As I sit and reflect on all the things I have to be thankful for, I can't help but cry. Not tears of unhappiness, but tears of utter joy. A joy that is so profound that I can't stand it. In all my life, I have never felt this feeling. EVER!!! I have to agree with what the end portion of Job 8:7 (ESV) says: "your latter days will be very great." All I can say is that if you can be patient and you live long enough, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Early on in life, we are constantly learning and growing; bumping our heads along the way. Not knowing what tomorrow will hold or even questioning God about this dreadful (or what appears to be dreadful) life that we think we are living. When I look back, everything that I have gone through and mind you, all that I will go through is a part of His grand plan for my life.
I often see on Facebook during the month of November how people are "thankful" for this or that on a particular day, and I love it.... but after the month has closed and we move into the hurried season of Christmas, I often wonder where all the "I'm thankful's" have gone. This is why I don't set aside one month for being thankful for people, places, friendships, jobs, etc. It's a perpetual thing for me. Don't get me wrong......everyone is entitled to do their own thingy, it's just not my cuppa tea!
In this season of life, I have often found myself vacillating. One day I am moving towards my dream and the next day because I am to be content, I fall into a slump. I say to myself, "this is where God has me for such a time as this," so I'm supposed to be satisfied. And before I know it, I have talked myself into whatever I think I need to tell myself to be happy. My dreams are again put on the back burner until whenever. The more I read different books and more importantly, the more I get into the word of God, I am learning that God will not hit a sitting target. I have to be moving. I can't be satisfied with where I am just because. I am feeling the call more so than ever and because of this, I am preparing myself for the mother of all changes. (Big surprises on the horizon!!!)
Why am I saying all of this? Because I am thankful for listening and adhering to the voice of the Lord. I use to hear what I wanted to hear and I would literally talk myself out of what God wanted me to do. Cray-cray right? Nope! Not at all. There are many people out there, especially women that do this sort of thing all the time. We are literally afraid of the unknown and because of the uncertainty of the future, what people will say, family, friends, etc; we fall prey to being thankful and content and once again downplay what's on the inside. That which gives us ultimate joy. We are so content that we are again "thumbed" down by our own self. Being thankful is not a bad thing at all. In fact, we are to be thankful in everything. It's just when we allow the mundane to hold us back and then use excuses. Excuses like: since this is where He has me, this is what I'm supposed to do.....but is it really??? I have to ask the question. Are you really where you are supposed to be???? While being thankful, do some work along side of it and never underestimate God. Don't allow the fire to die out for any reason. He's got a plan!
If this is where you are and you really feel this is where you are supposed to be, I am thankful that you have accepted your call and you know that He actually has you right where you're supposed to be, doing exactly what He has called you to do. I joy in the thought of us as women accepting our call and moving forward in it. Not just moving close to it, but walking in it. There is a stirring in the air and I can't explain it. All I can say is that it has me leaping for joy. He is with you and He is ready to help you get out of the slump and move into His greatness. Ezra 10:4 reads: "Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.”
Never give up on your dream or the call He has on your life. There will be a stirring in your soul so strong, that He will begin to rip off whatever needs to go to accomplish His will in your life. Be thankful in and for all things, but never be complacent to the point where you think this is it. We will be growing and learning until we leave here, but it is up to us to not be that sitting target. Get up girl and get about your Father's business.
Be thankful ALWAYS......EVERY MONTH, EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR, EVERY MINUTE, EVERY SECOND!!! Its our duty, but never get to the place where you are so content to the point where you think this is it, because it's not. There are hundreds and thousands hurting souls out there and He wants to use you to accomplish a part of his plan.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Smooches,
Kiwanya
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