I didn't imagine, but He did!

However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" -- the things God has prepared for those who love him-1 Corinthians 2:9

I like to serve and to be used by God.  The fact that He sees me as usable is a comfort and an honor.  I never imagined that I would be writing in a blog or ministering to other women.  I never imagined that God would take all of my mistakes and turn them into something beautiful; something that would showcase His abundant grace and mercy. I never imagined that my trials would be a testimony.

I never imagined, but He did.  He saw something greater for me.  From the moment He thought of me, He knew what my end would be (Jeremiah 1:5) I am not unique for He knows the plans for each of us.  He is just asking us to trust Him. He is asking us to trust Him and to believe His report.  He is asking us to believe beyond what our eyes can see.

It’s Friday and I made it through the end of the work week.  I started out the week struggling to get out of the bed and turning myself inside out trying to grip on my current circumstances on my job.  My focus was on my problem.  I didn't allow myself to imagine that God has a plan greater than what I was currently seeing.  I placed my Big God in a tiny box.  I let my fears become greater.  

But here I am today with a bounce in my step. Not because of who I am, but because of who He is!  His word says we may pressed, but not crushed.  I tripped over my fears this week, but He did not abandon me.  He revealed some things in my life that I need to die to do that He may be revealed within me.  ( 2 Corinthians 4:7-12).

He must become greater; I must become less.~John 3:30

His plan is greater and I must become less.  I must become less because He is greater.  He is greater than any fear, problem, or circumstance.  My great God gave me women who prayed with and for me, friends who held me accountable, a husband who is supportive, and most importantly His word to guide and correct me.

God has given me a platform, but the only one who is to be raised and lifted is Christ.  I am grateful to let my light shine so that He may be glorified ( Mathew 5:13) but He is the light. He is the source.  I am just the lamp He has chosen to illuminate.

Father I thank You for the lessons you teach me daily.  Thank You for your grace and mercy.  Thank You for your patience and endurance.  Thank You for walking with me and being both my Lord and friend.  You are amazing. Forgive me for doubting and moving my eye off the prize.  Keep me humble and may you be glorified.