Drops of Sunshine - Daily Bread

We can trust that the creator knows why he created his creation and what the purpose is. So if we find ourselves feeling uncertain about what path we should take, start by talking to God about it.

I was discussing the importance of process this week. When we know what the end goal should be, according to us, it's a challenge to stay on the path and not try to skip ahead. But we don't want to miss all those lessons and blessings that God has stored up for us if we stay the course and trust his process. Stay on the strait and narrow road and continue to trust God's process, not your own.

 Why is timing such a hard thing for us? Maybe it's because we at times envision the end result. Once we do that, the journey to the end seems like it's filled with obstacles. But every single day is another opportunity for us to exercise our faith and illustrate that we are trusting God's process. That might be challenging, it might even be tempting to give up, but trust that God is doing something for you that will defy explanation. Impossible is not who He is.

 It's strange that people will often choose comfort over truth. Rather than be told when they are wrong, they'd rather be endorsed, even in their wrong. Yet, we learn so much through our errors. Or at least we should. As children, we aren't born with every motor skill there is that allows us to take off running fresh out of the womb. Unlike certain animals, like horses or elephants for example, it's not in our nature to get up and go. Our process takes more time. We learn to crawl, stand, walk, and then run. Each step, hopefully, teaching us something that will help us become even better. Rather than have itchy ears or seek after "yes men" for our inner circle, seek after those that are able and willing to provide Godly wisdom. It's essential for our spiritual growth and development. 

A concept that I always disliked in school was when teachers would ask the class to "show your work". No!! I couldn't stand it. I know that 8+8=16. That's factual. I don't want to explain it. It just is! It wasn't until I grew and matured that I began to truly understand the value of showing my work. It's not just about producing the correct answer. But I illustrate for the teachers that I have an understanding of the concept and I know how to reach the appropriate and correct conclusion. By learning that in math class, I also learn that there are many other paths with different variables. For example, 15+1, 26-10, and so on. That's how I sometimes think about understanding with the word of God. Exercising my faith is showing my work. There may be a great many of paths each of us will take, but the end goal should be the same destination for all of us. So when those tests of your faith come, be prepared to show your work. Be prepared to step out on fai...

A piece of encouragement to hold on to is the reminder that there is no greater love than the love God has for us, his creation. His children. As His child, it's important for me to remember that my faith walk is not always what I see. In fact, the enemy will at times use what I see as way to convince me that my situation is hopeless. But where God is, there is always hope.

Preparation is remarkable and at times, it's just as emotional as when you receive what you've been preparing for. Like a good meal. Lots of us see that during Thanksgiving, right? All day  long prep and process. And there's some waiting too, like yesterday's verse noted. But when it's meal time, it was all worth it. Trusting and believing God for something is similar. But the reward is beyond compare. If we keep trusting him. He won't fail us.