Who’s Writing Your Story?

We each have a story that details our memories, our experiences and our heartaches.  A story that identifies who we are, what we have been through and what we have overcome.  For some of us our story will outline what has crippled us, what bumps in the road we have experienced and will give us our very own war story: to tell, to remember, to define us.

But what about the story going forward? Who are you going to let write it? Yourself?  Others? Or the one that create you?

Will your story of the next year, the next five years, the next decade map out how you want events to unfold. Will you dictate how your life is run, will you single handedly write the details, page by page. Will you control each movement, each memory. Will you be responsible for each void or each mishap?

Will you let your family, friends or career write your story? Will your pages be filled with all the long hours on projects at work? Will your memories be filled with all the hours spent in meetings, conference calls and board rooms? Will your memories be full of doing things for others? Living the life they want for you?  Will your stories retell the times when people wanted something for you, and you put them first- ignoring what your heart desired?

Or will you story be the one that Jesus made for you? Will you follow His plans, His design, His reason that He gave you life? Will each breath be taken under the plan that you are working towards your purpose? Will your stories tell how much Jesus loves you? Will your life retell all the blessings He gave you? Will your memories be about how much love you showed, and how much love you received from the One that created you?

We all get a story. It’s up to us to decide who we will let write it. We can spend our time writing our own story- the story we think we should have. The story that we want, the story that we map out in our own minds. We can let others write our story for us. We can live for others and we can bury ourselves with work and family obligations.And when the time comes for us to tell our story, we will only have what others wrote. Or we can simply rely on Jesus.  We can live a life that is focused on His plan for us, so that when we tell our story it will be God’s story.

God loved us enough to give up His only Son, He loves us so much that He created us. Not only did God give us life, but a true purpose. Don't spend your time allowing others to write your story. And don’t spend time chasing things that don't align with the reason you were created. Let your story be the one God designed.  If you don’t know what that looks like, spend time with God, pray, read His truth- the Bible. In time you will gain insight and clarity on what your story is suppose to be.

Many plans are in a man's mind, but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand.

Proverbs 19:21 (AMP)

We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose

Romans 8:28 (AMP)

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Randomosity: Part 4

Randomosity: The state of being or being part of random occurrences & activities. Also known as being in a state of complete randomness

This week has been wonderful. Blessings have been abundent! Here are some words and thoughts that have inspired me this week!

Glory to God in the highest! Praise Him for what He is about to do. Trust, lean on and rely on Him. His strength will get you through. His love will comfort. His promises are never broken. When your mind says no, let your spirit say YES! Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.  Ask and you shall receive.  Go to Him. Ask for your plan, for your purpose. Ask for an increase. Seek. Believe. Trust the Lord wholeheartedly. Jesus, He is with us, He will guide us, for the rest of our days. Let Him be the one your heart beats for!

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

Randomosity: Part 3

Randomosity: The state of being or being part of random occurrences & activities. Also known as being in a state of complete randomness.

This past week has been wonderfully inspirational. I have heard some great testimonies, witnessed God moving in mighty powerful ways and have felt so inspired. I wanted to share some inspirational thoughts from this past week!

Dear God Thank you for this beautiful Life. Be blessed by each day -not just the good ones.  God renews us each and every day. Mercy, Hope, Love are three ingredients we need daily.  Be bold in your faith. Talk about Jesus. Spread the Gospel. Speak Life. Don’t just ask for grace but be gracious.  Continual Praise = energy.  Have a giving spirit. Be humble. Don’t assume the worst. Trust God, He will never leave you nor forsake you.  God made you and you are not a copy, but an original design. See the beauty in you. See the love God has for you. Never forget you have a purpose. Put God first and your life will be abundant. Love always <3

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa

God’s Agenda

As we start our days each morning it is easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle, not looking forward to the daily routine of going to work or starting a school day. But as I was reminded this morning, as I prayed: God has you where you are for a reason; there is a plan far greater than you know for your life, your situation and your moment.  God never puts us in situations without preparing us first. He would not hand us something we weren’t ready for and He is always in the right time.  There have been moments where I have been frustrated wanting to take control, to change where I was in life: a career change or needing more school. At these times I felt like I needed more elsewhere. But in reality I just needed more of God; I needed to pray to Him and ask for guidance, direction, vision of what my next is.  By not trying to control what direction I am going, by giving it to God and trusting in Him I have been shown a vision for my life and I know for certain there is more to come.  God has a plan for me and He has a plan for you. To discover your purpose and your plan just ask Him. He will reveal great and mighty things to you, all you have to do is ask and wait patiently.

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will
Ephesians 1:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

You are fearfully and wonderfully made
(Psalm 139:14)
Melissa