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Stepping out of the Shadow - Day 2 & 3

Day 2 & 3:

As I sit here thinking about the possibilities that could happen in my life, I'm anxiously awaiting my Plexus products. I want to start the new journey now, not wait. I can't help but draw similarities between this and how we perceive God should respond to our wants. 

I want God to lead me to my purpose. And in reality, he is always leading me to my purpose, but in my mind, and maybe yours too, it is never fast enough. It isn't the instant gratification that we as humans think we are entitled. In this journey, I know that the shipping of my product takes time, and then once I get my pink drink and other supplements it will take time for them to take root in my body. I also know in my head already I'm expecting fast results, which won't happen fast enough. 

We all know the saying Rome wasn't built in a day. Well my version of that is, "I didn't become fluffy in a few weeks, so I won't become healthy in a day either." In my heart, I know it will take time, but when you get excited for something and really believe that it is a step you should be taking, you can't help but want that instant gratification. 

This is where my faith journey hopefully takes over and brings me closer to the one who is conducting all the pieces of my life. I need to draw strength from Him, that he will give me the patience to go with the flow and not get caught up in the need for instant results.

I happened to read in my bible plan yesterday about God and shadows. It truly was a message for my soul, and presented in the right way to have a meaningful impact. Here's an excerpt from my bible app, the plan is called "Like: A Journey Through Psalm 23" and this was on day 4 of that plan.
The shadows of this world are often things that prohibit us from seeing God's light and truth. There will always be shadows; they are a result of sin and our brokenness. Shadows are inevitable, BUT the objects that cause the shadows are not indestructible because of the cross (John 16:33). Sin results in death. The cross results in life.
It goes on to say even more...
Even though our valleys are covered in darkness and may seem uncertain, God is still there. He will lead us if we tune our ear to his voice. We have to commit to Him and persevere. If we chose to persevere, He will reveal the way to His light (Gal. 6:9). 
So in my thinking, this anxiety and need for instant gratification are shadows that are getting in the way of God helping me lead my journey properly and in his light.  I have to remember that this isn't just MY show, this is really HIS show. When I traverse through this shadow WITH HIM, HE will keep me closer to his heart and light. I move on today knowing HE IS ALWAYS WITH US, and I just have to put the negative thoughts (fear, anxiety) as well as the positive thoughts (hope, faith) at his feet to help lead me out of the shadows.


So here I go, I'm going to take that step out of the shadow of my fears and doubts, and into HIS light with my heart full of HOPE, FAITH and WONDER. 
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