So I know, it has definitely been quite a while since my last blog. I have to admit, God has been doing some serious work in my life. I am one of those people that is constantly focused on the future. You see, I know we are supposed to live in the present, but I have always had this nagging fear that I would miss the bus to my future. Somehow, if I made one wrong decision, I would miss God's will for my life. I guess I convinced myself that God's will was one giant mystery, written in invisible ink. If I didn't do the exact right thing I would miss the message all together. Fortunately, I have realized my understanding could not be more incorrect.
John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal kill and destroy, but I have come to give you life that you may have it to the fullest." God wants to give us an abundant life - not rob us of joy while we constantly search for God's plan. Now please do not misunderstand me, searching and discerning God's will is of utmost importance, but we must live that will now.
I constantly find myself thinking, "one day - one day I will fulfill my dreams, one day I will arrive at my calling." What I miss out on is the very real fact that I am fulfilling God's call on my life right now. As long as we are seeking God's face, and glorifying God in our actions, we cannot miss the bus. We will always be in the center of God's will if we set God as our focus. It is so easy to miss out on life because we are focused on the future. The truth is, we will never "arrive" or "fulfill" our calling. That is what every day is for. Daily we add one more piece to the puzzle of our lives, so in five - ten - twenty years we look back and see the glorious masterpiece God created all along.
God's ultimate plan is to give us a full life. That does not mean it will be easy, but man is it worth it! God has filled each of us with passions and desires, all we have to do is respond. So, I guess this is my response. I would much rather live every day walking in the glory of God than fretting over what I should do a year from now. What about you? Are you embracing the fullness of life God has planned for you? God's plan is not in invisible ink, it is plainly written in our innermost desires - the longings of our heart. Our response is what matters, and as long as we fearfully and constantly seek God's face, we can never miss that divine plan.
