Renewed

I haven’t posted in a while, not because I’ve forgotten about it,  but because I was in a place that I know all so well but I hate being in; A place of discontentment, lack of faith and a feeling of defeat.  See, when I write to you guys, I write from a place of sincerity, experience and in the spirit. Any of you that know me, know that my greatest fear when writing the message behind the voices, is that I relay a message from the wrong voice!  So with the disconnect I allowed to form, writing inspirational things wasn’t something that I was going to do, because I refuse to speak in a way that isn’t true to my heart, what I’m experiencing, thinking or being led by the spirit to say.

With that being said, the last couple of weeks I have been thinking “this can’t be all that life has in store for me work wise”. “My” plans were to get back into the working field, stay at my current job a year, then move on to something that would not only enhance my current abilities, but something that would allow me to grow beyond them. Instead of things going according to “my” plans…I’m still at the same job and I feel as though the knowledge I once had in my field is deteriorating because I’m not using it to its full ability. I feel as though I have depreciated down the ladder of my career instead of gaining more value.  

As I was going through this rut, I had a task at work to relocate a user. But this one was unlike any other i've ever done, it was a young black woman that had been promoted into a supervisory position at work. It got me excited and brought me great joy to do this move because I viewed it as a sign that it can be done…as I was configuring her computer I noticed something on her desk that read something similar to Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. After I glanced at it, all I could do was smile, because once again God was sending a sign to let me know it’s not “my” plans that matter…it’s His!

Sunday when I got to church Pastor was talking about gifts being stagnate and being confused about what is keeping you from the next level (speaking to me or what?).  He went on to explain that what God has in store for you is yours…Point Blank! “NO ONE can stop your advancement to the next level if it is of God’s will but you!”  He clarified that so many times we stand in our way by losing faith, giving up or submitting to the flesh. I left church feeling brand new, with my faith and perspective back on track (God’s track)…and I couldn’t be more excited!

So today my voices are Praying…Praying for continued strength down my path of righteousness, faith and prosperity. Praying that God’s will make way in my life and I don’t halt the miracles that are in store for me.  Praying that I learn to live in the spirit and allow my flesh to become completely defeated, for I know the flesh is weak…but with the fear of God I know all things can be overcome!

Until Next Time!