I realize that one of the most crippling things in life is circumstance. Meaning, when circumstance looks a certain way or appears to be something other than what is desired, it can hinder a destined dream if you allow it to. I’m so guilty of almost letting this happen to me even though I’m constantly on my grind to achieve my greatest dreams. I come to know that patience is very much needed in the midst of uncomfortable circumstance. I also understand that working in patience can be most frustrating and difficult, but it’s a strength and self buider. Simply put, circumstance is a temporary situation that will eventually change, but change must bring forth patience.
Even though you may work hard every single day and the evidence of your labor has not yet manifest itself, does not mean that it won’t. Circumstance will change but cannot change without patience and hard work no matter how things may seem. Make sense? In other words, as my brother reminded me this morning, learn to be content where you are because where you are is not where you will always be. Mental note, being content and being stagnant are two completely different things. Be content BUT do not become stagnant.
Your diligence will indeed pay off and make room for you and your gifts. In God’s timing it shall come to pass. This may not always be an easy path to follow, but it works because God knows what’s best for us all. Funny thing is, this is probably more for me than for anyone else. I’m learning to encourage myself.
I have focused so much on circumstance that I lost sight of the bigger picture. It doesn’t mean that I stopped pushing forward or praying until something happens, it just means that I’ve become anxious in my own time and impatient with God’s time. I see that, eventually all that has been promised to me will be. I have to continue to do what I need to do to move forward and the doors of blessings and opportunities will open wide for me. I can no longer focus on circumstance (a temporary state of events or mind).
My loved ones and even my enemies will be blessed with and by what God has prepared and planned for me. So I say the same to you, forget about where you are or what you don’t have (a true test of faith and one that tries to test my faith daily). Remember where you’re going and whose and who you are - God’s greatest creation.
Blessings to you. Look out for another post on every Thursday and Tuesday. Until…
