Today, I checked my mail and I received my Master’s degree.
I stood back and looked at it and could not help but just look up and smile.
God carried me when I simply could not. There were many times I wanted to give
up and just throw in the towel with so much when I started this degree (marriage,
work, and life). I knew God needed me to stay obedient because he had purpose. I
fought, pressing through those emotions and he renewed my mind each second,
each minute and gave me strength for the day.
God knew all along that I would sit alone in his presence today
thanking him for a completed degree. He took this wretched little stubborn brat
and saved her. I could go on and on about how he saved me but this post would
be too long. I want to encourage you to look up to the Lord in faith when what
is in front of you looks so dark. God has a plan and he has a purpose and if
you would just press through those emotions there is victory.
Where God is taking me exactly I cannot say but I do know that
I know that I know it is somewhere big and I am ready, willing and able. Do you
know God wants to take you somewhere big as well? God wants you to trust that
when you do look up to him he will meet you with favor and blessings. Jesus
loves you and he needs you to see that every second of your life. God wants to carry
you through tough terrain because he can see the light at the end of the entire
chaos question is will you?
Ladies, look up to your Father who has his arms wide open
just waiting for you to believe. Look up sis, you will find
purpose.
In Christ,
Monique Smith
Prayer Starter:
Jesus, thank you for carrying us. We can stand against
evil and say yes to you because you have given us power to do so. You give us
strength and protect us day in and out and we are thankful. We are your
children and we look up to you Father. Thank you for saving us. Thank you for
loving us. Thank you for meeting us exactly where we are at. Amen
