I remember the days I prayed for the things I have now. It was a quote that I ran across on Instagram. This says so much to me. My mind started traveling back in time thinking of the things I've prayed for that has now come to pass. It just makes me think about the power of prayer. But a lot of times, we can become discontent with where we are now in life or start complaining about what we don't have instead of focusing on what we do have. A lot of the things we have and the places where we are now are because of the prayers that were sent up at one time in your life.
I can go all the way back to my college days. I remember praying "Lord, I really want my degree. Lead me to the path. I really need to pass genetics," I prayed but I worked my tail off and earned it in Dec 2010. I remember praying a few years back to pass my pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCE). While praying, I joined a tutorial class as well as studied on my own. I passed that test with a breeze on Jan 2012. I remember going through a season after I was certified of trying to find a job in a retail pharmacy. I was blessed with opportunity to work at Wal-mart for the past 2 1/2 years becoming a valued employee and establishing my pharmacy experience. I remember praying for at least 5 years for a reliable vehicle. I prayed and saved my money and I was blessed to purchase a new vehicle in May 2014.
Now, everything is not always peachy and it makes it very easy to complain and become discontent. Sometimes, we need to take a look back and remember the times where we didn't have that job, reliable car, diploma, degree, certification, spouse, etc., and we were laying face down praying to God to move in our lives and bless us with the desires of our hearts. This is how you become humble, grateful, and content for where you are. God has a season and a perfect timing for everything. He knows you don't want to stay in the same place forever. God is a god of elevation! He has to mold and prepare you for the next.
Pray for the things that you are desiring for your life. But not only pray, but also move your feet.
James 2:26 says, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
While you are praying, also work towards what you desire. There is no point in doing it if you don't have faith that the door is going to even open. If you are desiring a new job, you need to fill out applications. If you are unsure where to go in life, you need to seek guidance and direction from The Lord and wait to hear from him. If you are praying for a house or car, you would need to get your finances together. God will open the right door when it is time. Hebrews 11:6 mentions that without faith it is impossible to please God. You know the saying: Until the door opens, praise him in the hallway." You have to praise your way through. Don't walk around in a downing spirit...just sitting and waiting for something to happen. Get up and enjoy each day! You have to learn to be content with where you are for the time being and stop comparing your life to others. This is not a race! Everyone is on a separate journey.
Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known unto God. (7) And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ."
Jesus said he will never leave you or forsake you. So why are we worried about our circumstances or our future? As long as Jesus is by our side, He will not lead us astray. You just have the trust his leading.
Colossians 3:2 says, "Set your affection on the things above, not the things on earth."
Sometimes, I can become so consumed with wanting to be established to a certain point and successful until it clouds my mind. It becomes what I'm chasing after. Understand this, we were not put on this earth to chase after cars, careers, money, fame, success, status, etc. Yes, it is nice to have some of these things but it should not be a priority. Our main focus should be chasing after Christ and seeking him daily. Our sights should be on heaven. We should be more focused with spreading the gospel. All of these temporary things will pass away. I'm not saying that we shouldn't desire some things but don't let it consume you.
Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
Just live! Give everything to God. He got you. He knows the plans for your life and means no harm for your future.
Jeremiah 29:11 says. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you an expected end.
An EXPECTED end. A lot of times we put our expectations in everything and every one else and get disappointed. With God, there are no disappointments. Whatever was meant for your bad, God will turn it around for your good. All things work together for the good of those who love God. (Rom8:28).
Stop focusing on what you don't have and be content with what you do have. What you have now is what you prayed for in previous seasons whether it took a month or a few years to come to pass. Don't ever think that you are stuck in a season.
Galatians 6:9 says, "And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Psalm 37:4-5 says, "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (5) Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass."
Just think, you'll be able to look back again and say "I remember the days I prayed for the things I have now."
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