11/13/2023
…SO, are you doing and being who and what God created you to be and do..?
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…Umm who opens up their blog with such a question?
Me. I did. 🙂
And If it took you a moment to answer yes, you are probably, not even probably-you are absolutely correct.
If it took you less than a moment to say no, you would also be correct.
…or maybe you’re reading this thinking, well, I really don’t know, and you are also correct.
So many times, as humans-we wander through life unknowingly going through so many emotions, circumstances and situations that cause us to question our place, our purpose and even our existence.
A recent study of People who classify themselves as Christians, revealed that 27% of them believe that God determines what happens to them. This is a very alarming percentage. So Basically, 1 in 4 people believe they are exactly where they are or give credit for what has happened in their life, to God.
Now that can mean anything. It’s a belief that God has placed them in the city they’re in, given them the career they possess, blessed them with the spouse they are married to, and given them the life they’ve experienced. All of course, at the hand of God. To this 27% of Christians, nothing happens that God didn’t determine, to them that is, remember that.
And while no one is entitled to question anyone else’s reasons nor should they require validation of someone’s belief…it makes me wonder, what about the other 73% of people? What about the other 3 of the 4?
Are they questioning who or what has them where they are? Do they they question their place at work, or choice in employers? Do they regret being married to their current spouse or know whole heartedly their spouse was sent to them from God himself? Of these 3 people, what is it in their life that would keep them from saying “I believe that God determines everything that happens in my life?”
The answer is their free will. ❤️
You see, so many times, WE determine where we are at in life based on economic status, our place on the corporate ladder, our marriage status, our ability to produce children, our past and even our future. Of our own free will we choose to be who we are. We chose to marry that man after 3 months of dating, (true story..lol) and now pay consequences for marrying a stranger! WE chose to make that career move that now requires us to work some weekends, some evenings and holidays, (another true story)…and WE chose to have children out of wedlock, (yet anotheR true story!) and WE will continue to make the choices we make out of our own free will…as long as we continue to be a part of that 73%…
Almost a year ago, tragedy hit my life in a way I would have never expected. Don’t get me wrong, none of us are above experiencing trials or tribulations, but with my whole heart I never thought something could happen that did.
A tragic life event, left me the guardian of not one, or two but three beautiful girls. It brought new challenges to my already somewhat challenged marriage. It brought more financial expenses to a monthly budget that was a little faulty to begin with, it brought new circumstances to have to work my career around, but more importantly, it brought questions out of my heart that I never even knew I had on the inside of me…
God, am I capable of doing this? Am I even who you want me to be right now? How can I be who you want me to be and still deal with all of these things?
I would be lying to a broad audience if I said I had it all figured it out! You see most days I did! Most days were filled with confirmations and prayers of peace, but then on some days, I would run out of energy to take the girls to the park, or didn’t remember to buy milk for cereal, or had to call into work because one of the girls were running a fever. Most days I had a handle on the stress that cooking for a family of six after a 9 hour work day brought! And some days I felt such condemnation for feeding my new babies ramen noodles! Some days were heavenly, as my husband would teach the girls a new skill or sport in the backyard, and other days were awful to hear him yell at them for ruining a new tool of his or myself when they spilt a drink all over the place…
You catch my drift right? Some days you feel or know like everything in life, including your place, and your call is great and everything is hunky dory.. (I know that’s not really a word!) …but what about the days when you question, what on Earth is going on? Who am I right now?
…friends, I have been one of the 3 of those 4 that didn’t know, but I have also been the 1 who knew for certain that where I was and who I was, was absolutely determined by God.
Let me share how I moved in life from being one of the three to the one.
I acknowledged that I was here on Earth for such a time as this. ❤️
*Esther 4:14
“For-if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
…the timing of your birth is very telling. God wanted you on planet Earth in 2023 to use you for a grand purpose! Can you imagine the creator of the universe forming you and saying, “Now this one, I want for this community, doing this job, at this time…”🥺
It’s so tender to me how individual we are all created…❤️
The gifts and talents he places in each one of us to make where we are and what we do, is so, so special! Ya know, it’s almost like he created us in our mother’s womb or something…😉
*Jeremiah 1:5//NLB
“ I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”
Secondly, I acknowledged that the choices I had made were exactly what I had wanted to make-some led by peace, or a knowing/confirmation by God and some totally spur of the moment! It’s a little too late now to go back on some of those decisions! LoL! However I truly believe this is where it gets so, so good-when you recognize that you are truly content in life, because you realize that God has and will always have more for you, you remain open to that still small voice that says if they are the same ones for the future, the best is sure to come.
Second part 2-LoL☺️..to me, the absolute best Part of being content in life is remaining open to the better or best…
Praying over the people and places, or positions where you currently are and asking God to build upon those or remove them. Sometimes he answers quickly, and sometimes it takes time for him to open new doors bringing new opportunities! It’s never rushed though, and sometimes doesn’t make a lick of sense, but that is where the trust in him comes. Trusting him feels good! There’s peace with the people who he designed to be in your life…there’s peace in that workplace, there’s peace in that position and overall, there’s trust…in God of course. Learning to be at peace and content in every stage of life brings better…Paul said so himself!
*Phillipians 4:11//ESV
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.”
Lastly, I put him first. You’re probably wondering how do you put him first? Well, it’s easy to do…
Do you attend church regularly? Hearing his word is hearing him. Getting acquainted with the Bible gets you acquainted with how he speaks, God is his word and he never changes! He is speaking through his word, every moment and every minute of existence!
Do you pray? When we pray we offer up our basic needs, concerns and desires to him! You know, the Bible says he’s faithful to hear our prayers, of course when we are in him, and pray according to his word! There is a process that a devoted follower must follow and prayer is one of the most important parts!
Do you desire what he wants above what you want…🥺this is a hard one, because God knows there are things I want, that I know aren’t from him, and saying no is so hard sometimes. Our flesh is weak…however, our spirit is willing!! Oh so willing! 💕
*Matthew 6:33//ESV
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
….being who God has created you to be is a lot easier than some think! I want to encourage you today, to get alone with the Father! Pray about where you are at in life! In your workplace, in your relationship, in your role at home, in your everyday decisions…the list goes on and on!
Being where you are supposed to be and who God has called you to be, ultimately starts with salvation…so my ending question is, are you saved? If you died immediately after reading this, would your spirit be at peace? Would we meet up in heaven at the biggest party we will ever experience? 😃
If you confidently answered yes then you’re ready for more…and if not, you might want to pray this simple prayer…💕
Father God,
I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that your son Jesus is the Lord and Savior of the world and that he died on the cross to save my life and forgive me of my sins…Thank You for saving me Jesus! In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
….in conclusion, I guess I can end with answering yes, I am being who God has called me to be…☺️ I am his child most importantly, seeking him in all I do as a wife, a mom, an auntie mom, a daughter and sister, an employee and a friend.
Am I perfect-God No! But above all, there’s no question that where I’m at and what I’m doing is exactly what and where he desires me to be….knowing that he has more for me….in every one of these areas….in his timing…💕
I love you and I hope you are encouraged to soul search as you read this!
…a heads up for the next moment…we’ll dive into purpose a little more-because that my friends is worthy of a looooong moment with Monica! ☺️
Jesus loves you, So so much!
Be blessed!
~monica…🤍
