Tonight I sit curled up in my overstuffed-green-chair that sits in the corner of our office. Its very chilly outside and I find warmth and comfort here in the safety of this chair and these pale yellow walls.
Big dreams lay in the layers of my heart and purpose stands knocking louder than anything I could ever imagine.
Then, there’s circumstance.
The thing that keeps me planted. Staying the same. Never taking the risk. Willing to change directions only if given 100% confidence in the future.
Its much like the rain that quietly drips off my roof-top tonight to keep me cuddled up here in my thoughts.
Safe, like this green chair.
Circumstance…its just enough to make me stay put.
But tonight, the future looks different.
My husband still stands beside of me, my girls still toddle below me. God still whispers His faithful words into my soul.
But something looks…different.
The truth is, the ground below me feels like its shifting. A little of me, a little of life but a little bit at a time its all…shifting.
I’m challenged to be more than I am today. To strive for greater, to hold onto what’s better.
Truth speaks to me tonight that we just only get one shot at this. Sure, there’s an entire eternity that awaits us the day we take our last breath on this earth. And I can’t wait to see what that’s all about.
But today I hear the voice of God say so loudly…
“You are not overlooked. You are chosen, hand-picked, set-apart and you are here to leave a mark on your generation. Invest into today because you have incredible potential and I see you.”
And I feel so strongly that He shouts those same words to you my friend.
Today matters.
You matter.
Life…matters.
Invest wisely.
While many days I wish I could just gaze into the future a few years from now and see what is all ahead, tonight I rest in the uncertainty that life offers. I know that much of what God is doing right now is simply as we say to our girls: “None-ya”. [In other words: none ya business]
These words from the book God-calling said it so well:
“I am here. Seek not to know the future. Mercifully I veil it from you.”
He sees everything ahead so we don’t have to. He is kind, mercifully, generous and loving enough to not let me see what He’s doing. Our job is simply to trust.
So as a girl who is shifting, being challenged and being changed…those promises are more than enough to give me the guts to get out of this comfy green chair and get to the place my heart longs to be.
“Keep company with God…get in on the best.” -Psalm 37:4
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Timely and beautiful message. Such a good word for me tonight! You have a true gift. Thanks for using it to glorify the Master.
Thank you Marsha! Glad this word spoke to you too!
I love where the Lord is leading you! He’s a good Shepherd with lush fields and quiet refreshment waiting for you.
Thanks for this great encouragement!
Love you Sam! Thanks for always being an encouragement. 🙂
Nicki you’re truly amazing and i think purpose is really knocking LOUDER for you just as it is for me too.
This is a word in season my dear, God bless your heart!
Ennie, so thankful this word spoke to you! God bless you too!
Thank you for this post – it was very timely, and I was actually led to stop in the middle of reading it to pray. It has been a while since I feel as though I’ve been experiencing a walk with God that has been out of my comfort zone – and as much as I love my comfort, I miss living life with Him like that. So, thank you for sharing about your personal hesitations, but also your desire to be obedient in this as well! I appreciate it.
Jenny, praising our awesome God with His timing and I pray that you continue to step out and do radical things for Him!
And I sit with you my friend. Hearing the same message from the same God. Hugs Nikki I love you!
Love you Nichole!
So true these words! I so believe with you the words that God spoke to your heart!! You are precious and hand picked for His purpose and plan! I cannot wait to see your future unfold.
Love you Cindy! God’s got BIG things ahead for you!!!!
FANTASTIC post girl! Feeling overwhelmed myself… these are words that I needed. Thank you for being willing to open a piece of your heart to encourage us. I KNOW God is and will do GREAT things through you.
Praying for you today Karen! Love you, believe in you!
Great inspiring and encouraging post! Love the quote:
Today matters. You matter. Life…matters. Invest wisely.
Thanx for sharing!
So thankful for you Ingrid!
You know Nicki one thing I have learned is to just go with it and God truly does work all things out to the good for those who love and are called according to his purpose.
I think God gives us just what we need at the moment. Things are progressing for you as I personally have witnessed. The funny thing is all of the experiences you are having God will take them and build on them. All I can say is get ready for the ride sister because the time is here. I love the fact that God has you in the palm of His hand and like a butterfly He is saying spread you wings, I have your back! Hugs and Love Mom
Thanks Mom!
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