transplanting

You ever move a plant from one place to another place you just know is going to be perfect for it. I do this all the time and this morning I was admiring my transplants asking the Lord to bless them because I think they look great just where they are and I hope He agrees and helps them grow. I was also thinking about how life can change so quickly and without your permission. I think of young Joseph and how he ended up in jail, yet his faith didn't falter. And Job, man, did the man have trials! But his faith got him through. You ever wonder about Paul? He had everything he wanted but after he became a believer his life change dramatically. Instead of the pursuer he became the pursue (not sure on the spelling). Did he know what he was getting into? Yet through it all he always glorified his lord and savior Jesus Christ.

This morning, I was having one of those moments, thinking to myself. Why is this happening to me? Did I do something wrong? Are You trying to teach me something new my Lord? It hurts so deeply to see my loved ones suffer because of my situation. But then I wonder about the times I have asked God to use me for His purpose, so that He glorified, more of Him and less of me. I'm not saying Iam one of those amazing people from the bible. No way! But it humbles me to think that God has chosen me to glorify His name during my illness and that He reveals His majesty to me every morning when we sit and talk. It gives me great pleasure to know people are reading this simple notes and are encouraged to trust Him through difficult times. Because God is not a "good times" God. He is an all the time God. Faithful and reliable. He does not do things according to our will because He knows best. So don't get angry with him when He answers your prayers in His way. Instead, ask Him for wisdom and discernment and for understanding. And praise Him because He did answer you prayer. The time will come when you will actually understand how He works and be grateful.

I think I am being transplanted and I'm having a difficult time adjusting. But the gardener sees the potential in me and He's watching over me. So I'm going to trust Him with my life and I'm excited about what's ahead.

If you feel a little transplanting going on in your life right now. Please know that the maker of everything may be working in your life to make it better not only for you but for many others who will benefit from God's work in your life. Trust Him even when it hurts. He's there crying with you by your side. Blessings to you.