His Unexpectedness and His Faithfulness
Welcome back! Last week, I shared a season of my life that went from hope to heartbreak, then brokenness, and finally, breakthrough. But the story didn’t end there and God wasn’t done opening my eyes to His suddenly.
As I worked through my period of breakthrough over the paralyzing fear in my life, my husband was also making his way to his own breakthrough. We began looking at making some tough decisions in order to provide him with more intensive support; these opportunities would lead to us being apart for an extended period of time. This wasn’t something we wanted, but we felt Holy Spirit leading us every step of the way. We knew that something had to change for Chris to be successful over this diagnosis. I am so proud of him for stepping out and looking into opportunities that would benefit him and his future; as well as ours.
There is such a stigma in this world on mental illnesses; reflecting weakness in those who seek out help. But I am here to tell you that walking with Chris as we explored different options to help him, I saw a strength in him in a way I never had before. He was making a tough decision in the moment, but trusted that God was in this choice and it was necessary for the future.
I share this so you know if you are struggling with reaching out for help, whether telling a friend, speaking to a counselor or looking at further expert assistance, you can do it. That decision does not make you weak, it makes you stronger and will empower you in your life.
During this time of seeking next steps was also when I was realizing the fear in my life. Holy Spirit made me aware that I needed to take a step back; remove myself from the every day bubble that I felt trapped in. So we decided that during the time Chris was gone, I would also take some time away. This was out of my comfort zone (I’m sure many of you can relate to the pressure of not taking time off from work), but I knew I needed to chase an opportunity to run to God’s arm and be completely replenished by Him!
Chris and I were now fully surrendered to God’s plan and next steps - I have never felt more in tune with where He was leading us than I did in those moments! And do you know what happened next?
The unexpected happened and His suddenly came flooding through our lives!
“ Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens; Your faithfulness to the skies.”
In one evening, we got to experience His unexpectedness and His faithfulness collide. We got to see how in our obedience, He began putting pieces of a puzzle together in a way that only He can. In a way that showed His perfect love for us. In a way that I will never forget.
Friends, God is building a puzzle for your life that goes beyond anything you can imagine, but you have to trust Him. You have to be obedient to His voice. When you do this, you open up your heart to be ready for the wonderful plans He has for your life.
I can’t wait to share with you the suddenly that God brought into our lives in one evening! But before I do, I want to ask you, do you have a suddenly you are wanting or needing? Are you longing for God to show up in your life in a specific way? I want to encourage you to sit in His presence and pray for an expectant heart. A heart that is ready for what HE has planned for you. Release any expectations or plans you may have and allow Him to show up; I promise you, any plan He has for you will far exceed anything you can plan.
“Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders which You have done,
and Your thoughts toward us;
there is none to compare with You.
If I would declare and speak of them,
they would be too numerous to count.”
Psalm 40:5
If you want God to break through any walls in your life, will you pray this prayer with me?
“Lord, I invite You into this moment and into my every day. I ask that I see You in everything that I do. I ask that anything that is not from You be removed and everything that is from You would be planted into my life. I ask for an expectant heart, one that is ready for all of You and Your plans for me life. I release any expectations I have for my life and place them in Your trusting hands and align myself to be ready for Your sweet suddenly. I pray all of this in Your Son’s name, Jesus. Amen.”
Xoxo,
Sarah
