Hebrews 12:2 - Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Romans 8:18 - I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
So I'm just getting started with my day and while showering God plants this question in my head - Who is writing your story? I don't know about you, but I get a little uncomfortable when God does that because I have to answer the question. There is no place to hide - He's God!
So as I'm thinking about my answer, I realize that am writing my story more often than God is. Then I dug a little deeper and had to confess the sin of unbelief/not trusting God to be who he says he is.
Whenever we're in a difficult situation or circumstance, we make a bad decision or there is spiritual warfare going on from all fronts, we must hold onto Hebrews 12:2 and Romans 8:18. Jesus is the author of our faith, our journey, our story. The great thing is he's also the perfector. There's this new song out, "Perfect People" by Natalie Grant http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=16481140 . Here are my favorite lyrics:
There's no such thing as perfect people
There's no such thing as a perfect life
So come as you are, broken and scared
Lift up your heart and be amazed
And be changed by a perfect God
Love that! He is a perfect God and worthy to be trusted. Then the hard part comes: if God is perfect and he allows this "stuff" to be part of my life, what do I do with it? The answer is simple, but not easily accomplished: you go through it; you persevere. That's where Romans 8:18 comes in. It's all for His glory. This is how we become reflections of Him, His beauty, His love, His hope.
Be bold, my sisters. Live out what he has allowed to enter your life to grow you, build you up and mold you into the amazing princess he has made you to be.
So, who is writing your story? Please join me in the journey of surrendering to let Jesus be the author and perfector of the story.
Love & Prayers,
Kim
