Have you
ever felt like your life was just stale?
Felt like there was nothing in it.
I know it may sound strange, but some times that is how I feel, even
though I know God’s Spirit is in me.
Believe me, it’s not God or His Holy Spirit, I have come to that
knowledge of truth. I do recognize that
the problem lies within me, and the decisions I make.
Let me
share just a little of my testimony of faith here. I truly believe God has been with me since I
can remember, but I didn’t respond to His Spirit. And there is evidence in my life that points
to God Himself, the Great Creator! I
can see God’s unchanging hand in my life down through the years. On one occasion I was without a job for over
three years, and I prayed to God for doors to be open for me to get a good paying
respectful job. This was during the 1990
census. I responded to the ad for an administrator’s assistance.
I was very nervous about applying for
this type of job with no experience. I desired
and needed this job bad. I prayed and
ask God to help me, mostly to give me strength to go and apply for this
job. I needed boldness to walk in that
office and talk with this person, which was the administrator. I fasted and prayed before I went. I dressed properly and walked in that office
like I had years of experience, and that was with the help of the Lord. The administrator asks me to have a seat, I
sit and the first thing he asked, did I have experience? I didn’t lie, first of all I was trusting God
for the job. I said no, but I truly
believe I could do the job. He just
looked at me. He asked me, how fast you type. I told him and he sit up a time for me to
take a typing test. I was so
nervous! I took that test but didn’t
type as fast and accurate as I should have.
My next appointment with him was even more nervous. I walked in and he asked me to have a seat, I
sit and he said, “Claudia, if I give you this job would you prove yourself
faithful and be here as needed?” I said,
yes sir I will. I had the job because
God provided for me, it was not because I had years of experience. These are times when I knew God was with me,
and when I get in situations and when I feel like I do today, I stand firm on
God’s Word. Yes, today I felt stale, but
I am so sure in my inner-man that God is with me and He will provide, and He
will see me through this pocket of time.
The
question was “Where am I going?” This is
when the Word of God has to take effect in our lives. Scriptures such as, “My God shall supply all
my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus,” (Philippians
4:19). Back during the interview I stood
on this scripture, “I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strength me.”
(Philippians 4:13). Where am I
going? Where is my life headed now? What am I to do now? These are questions that come to my
mind. The ministry of the Lord Jesus
Christ in my life now is to take care of the elderly. I do it with all my heart and strength,
because God is leading me. God is my
way! My life belongs to Him and only to
Him. My heart, spirit, and soul are
pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of
God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians
3:14). God’s Word is quick and powerful,
and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of
soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrows, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12). This why we must trust in God’s Word with all
our hearts; and lean not unto our own understanding. We must acknowledge Him in all our ways, so
He can direct our path, and make it easier for us when time like these come upon
us. We must not be wise in our own eyes,
we must fear the Lord, and depart from all evil. God is righteous and want righteous people to
live for Him. Please don’t forget that God love you and He sent His only
begotten Son to die for your sins, so you wouldn’t have to live in or under
condemnation. We are told that once we receive
Jesus as our Savior, then we no longer live under condemnation. Read Romans 8:1, it says, “There is therefore
now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the
flesh, but after the Spirit.” I am
living for the Lord, therefore, I am pressing each and every day for the
Kingdom of God. When my life gets upside
down, then I look inside my spirit and I connect with the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but
righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17). Right now I am on my way to the Kingdom of
God in my inner-man, so I can find that peace and joy. Finally, my friends, I say to you, when you are in a dark place of
confusion, and you know Jesus is your Lord and Savior, reach within and find
that peace and joy, and trust God always.
Now for those who don’t know the Lord, then please accept Him today as
your Savior and He will see you through hard times. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the
love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you always and
forever.
You
Are loved.
