The Process

That topic is a whole sermon in itself...but I will say this much, Going through "THE PROCESS" is always for your own good. The Process would be twice as short if we approach it with yielding hearts and a tender ear to God's guidance. While doing my daily practice of solitude (one of the spiritual disciplines), wrapped in my usual where is my life going, why am I here...the Spirit asked me that if God really did show me, would I be unlike the Isrealites and forget about the Giver? Though my intentions at the moment of the request were pure and honest, I'm thankful to a God who truly has searched and known me...that as much as I would want to continue to worship in pure surrender...it is less likely to happen when I already know how the story end...

This brings me to "THE PROCESS"...We go through to be strengthened in Faith yes--but we learn to be content with or without because at the end of it...Only Love Remains...Only God Remains. So the not knowing, the pain we wished were gone, or that the acne that has been part of most of my like combined with oily skin would clear-up...I am thankful for "THE PROCESS"...because of the opportunity to meet God in a new way and be transformed.

So whatever, you are going through...how badly or lonely or angry it feels...share it with the One who when He made you declared you to be "Wonderfully & Fearfully Made". He is the God of perfection, everything He has made is glorious in His own right. He is the one who is infinite in everything...He is your God, my God, OUR GOD!

Heavenly Father, I thank You for who is reading this and praying with me tonight. Your are Love and we know that full well...Reflecting on the Passion of Christ and the upcoming Resurrection Sunday, where nations will gather in one accord to proclaim "CHRIST IS RISEN!", I am reminded of the cost of my life. I am reminded of the nail pierced hands, the spear on the side, the crown of thorns, the horrific beatings, the weight of a cross on an already exhausted, tired, failing body...that was to be used for Your own crucifixion. I know You love me. You loved me to death. So I ask, God, that You will strengthen my inner being to stand the test and trials that come my way. I pray that in the midst of going through the process, I may find You seeing me through. Thank You that I am never forsaken. Thank You that Your hand rests upon my life and Your righteous Right hand will forever uphold me. Thank You for searching and knowing me in all I say and do. I love you Lord and I trust You. Amen.