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Today’s word is PURPOSE. Let’s GO!
This week has been a bit of a struggle with “purpose.” I am going through a waiting time. I almost said game, but at this point in my life, it is some pretty serious stuff. Maybe too serious. There has been a restlessness in my heart as I seek the Lord and wait for his verdict, decision, direction, or any answer really. Sometimes you ask and ask and it seems like the Lord is in another room working on something else. Or may be worse, He is saying no but saying it in a manner so subtle that you can only hope that you aren’t hearing it.
I listened to a song today on the way into work and had a tiny breakthrough.
The line that did this was “You’re moving mountains that I don’t even see.”
I began to think about what God is doing right now while I am asking him “do you see me? Do you know that I am waiting here and I am becoming more and more confused?” I have felt at times like God was moving but then things seemed to stand still. That is the thing, they seemed to be standing still.
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
“You’re moving mountains that I don’t even see.”
God doesn’t do things like I do. He certainly doesn’t see things the way I do. I may gather in my mind that God is busy with someone else or waiting for me to have an epiphany (and certainly He might be-the epiphany part), but it is also quite possible that God is actively moving a mountain for me that I simply cannot see. He could be making a pathway clear for me and with utterly perfect timing no less. Since I am little ole me, I get stuck on some negative thoughts convinced that God does not hear me right now because He is otherwise occupied, He is telling me NO in no uncertain terms even though I am pretty sure He said yes before which means I probably ticked him off thus bringing on a no at this point (ever done this?) or God has a very specific message for me that I need to understand BEFORE He moves.
Today, through a song, I found peace. I connected to an answer. He is moving mountains. He is making my path straight. He is working on His timing, because frankly, it is the best timing. I’ll trust in him and wait for my breakthrough. It is coming. I can almost taste it.
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In case you were wondering, the song is “Still” by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family.
Have you been waiting on God recently? How’s it going with you? Are you learning anything new about you or God?
Kelly, this is great. I totally relate. And, yes, I’m waiting on Yahweh. I like the idea of Him moving mtns I don’t even see. He must be doing this for me too. I’m your neighbor at the fmf community, number 76.
Kimberly, thank you so much for stopping by! I pray that you will grow ever stronger as you wait on our Father. It really is amazing when we can look back on all He has done. I just kind of wish I was already looking back, but I do know there is a reason for me to currently look forward. God bless you!
Yes, I have been wondering where God wants me. I ponder His purpose for life. Like you I think I have it figured out but I get stuck too. I know another song that I love. A Greater Yes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s27AJK67K_w
Thank you Mary. I appreciate the song link. I love how God uses the talents of others to bless our hearts, draw us closer to him and encourage us. I am excited for you in your walk and finding His purpose for you! I think my purpose is ever changing. I am looking forward to the next chapter. Praying for blessings for you as you continue to seek His will. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for this – I need the reminder too that when it doesn’t seem like God is working I need to trust. He understands the situation better than I do and his way and his timing are best.
It has been a rough week, BUT I think God…no I know God saw my confusion and He gave me a little sliver of peace which is just what I needed. I was getting a little teary. Nothing is settled, but He gave me the extra dose of strength I needed. Trusting in His timing! Praying for strength and direction for you too. Have a wonderful weekend!
How powerful a song at the right time can be… I have had that experience too and it is so encouraging and meaningful to be met exactly where you are at and receive that hope. Hope that things get easier for you this week xx
Thank you Emma. I truly feel so much better. Things aren’t resolved, but I believe that it is the grace of God and His design to give me time here too. I may need the extra time before His plans are fully made. 🙂 Thank you so much for your good wishes and for visiting. Have a wonderful weekend!
Just the words I needed to read tonight. I’ve been there, asking if He saw me, was He moving on my behalf. So encouraged to know that He’s here, listening to my every plea, moving mountains on my behalf. Stopping in from #12 this week. Blessings!
Barbie, I am so glad you came by today. You have blessed me so many times. I too am relieved for just that small moment where I knew with no doubt that God was saying that He sees what is going on and is working on making things right for that purpose He has set out for me. Praying that He brings you so much certainty and direction too. Thank you for visiting! I look forward to visiting your post!
Awesome thought for me to ponder right now: he’s moving mountains I don’t even see. Thanks for inspiring me! Your neighbor #22 at this week’s #fmf.
Thank you for your inspiration Sarah! I loved your post and pray God’s best for you as you introduce others to Jesus!
Oh Kelly, that waiting period that we go through when we try to decipher what it is that God wants us to actually do…and how! It’s hard…so hard at times. The restlessness that is like someone tugging at your heart. I can imagine what it’s like as I’ve been going through a waiting period for over a year now. Having some idea that your life has a purpose, but not knowing exactly what that purpose is. And I love that song! FMF #80 ?
Thank you Lynn. We have been in kind of wandering for the past two years. I pray for your waiting period as well. I do feel that what God has for me has changed as I have changed and is leading to deeper purpose each time. Frankly considering some points my life has been in, I am happy to be alive. God has been so good! I’ll be honest though, the past few weeks have been really hard. I think there are some big things ahead. 🙂 I am grateful that He has seen me and blessed me with that moment of making that clear. The song is great isn’t it? I had to buy the CD this weekend! 🙂
Kelly, I am enjoying your Friday posts! I love your insight and honesty. His timing is the perfect timing. He will guide you. I need to check that song out…don’t think I’ve heard it yet.
Awww thanks so much Barbara! You bless my socks of sister! 🙂 Definitely look up the song. Seriously I have enjoyed every son from the album so much, I finally bought it this weekend. Even my husband likes it.
Beautiful reminder, Kelly. Like you, I’ve gone to the whole, “God’s not answering because I did something to blow it” mindset. I’m getting better, but I still slip sometimes.
I love the visual that God is moving mountains as I wait. I know He never ignores us. And He always does what’s best for us. We just have to hold onto the truth when the doubts come, don’t we?
Great post!
Thank you so much Jeanne. God has been so good to me during these times at FMF. I am learning so much from everyone’s post. You already know how you touched my heart. God has used everyone in unique ways. Still clinging to His truth. 🙂 God bless you.
I was struck by your sentence “Sometimes you ask and ask and it seems like the Lord is in another room working on something else.” But it’s really encouraging to think that He may be in the process of moving a mountain and we just can’t see it right now — only in retrospect will we see what He’s done.
I am so grateful that God doesn’t work the way I’d think! He is so good even in the waiting time. I’m still trying to find my purpose in the waiting time of course, I think for now it is to love God and believe Him. 🙂 Jeannie, thank you so much for coming by today.
Kelly,
I know this struggle all too well, and I feel like I’m in the trenches of it myself. This quote from Elisabeth Elliot encouraged me recently as I wrestled with God in the waiting: “What God gives in answer to our prayers will always be the thing we most urgently need, and it will always be sufficient.” Sometimes it’s hard for me to embrace God’s silence, but this reminder that even his silence may be the thing I most urgently need helps me to gain a much-needed change in perspective.
Rachel, I absolutely love this quote. Thank you so much! I am blessed by your visit and perspective.