You Should Embrace Your Story
I am on a continuous journey to becoming all that God has destined me to be. Though the road is filled with trials and triumphs, and I sometimes have moments of uncertainty, I am wholly excited about the way God is ordering my steps and manifesting His unique plan for my life.
I haven’t always been a fan of the script God wrote for me, and often wished that I could give up my starring role. There were times when I wanted certain chapters of my life to be completely deleted because the suspense and mystery of not knowing how, or if, the horror of my story would ever come to a happy resolve was seemingly too painful and overwhelming to me. Quite honestly, things sometimes made absolutely no sense at all. Retrospectively, however, I realize that every scene scripted for my life has been necessary for the process of being formed into the woman God ordained me to be before the foundation of the world. And since I now understand that no one else is capable of living out the role God has awarded to me, I embrace it wholeheartedly.
As I approach a new chapter in my life – my 30s – I have a new appreciation for Romans 8:28. It says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” I can look back over just the last decade of my life, and honestly say that every painful, pressing situation in my life has worked together for my good. Whether it birthed ministry, strengthened my resolve, taught me wisdom, built my character, or simply drew me closer to the Lord, nothing I’ve experienced – good or bad – has been in vain. Nothing that the Lord has allowed me to go through was designed to destroy me, (That’s the enemy’s plan.) but everything has been to develop me and further me along the path He’s set for me.
The journey continues for me, and although I may not always favor God’s methods, I welcome the process, because I am confident in The One who holds my world in His hands, and I know that as long as I allow Him to have full reign in my life, everything will always work for my good. I’m thankful that when I wanted to close the book of my life, God gave me the strength to hang in there until the chapter changed. I’ve made up in my mind that, no matter what, I’m going to continue to turn the pages and see how God’s amazing story unfolds.
I'm finally embracing my story and you should too.
I don’t know where you are in the unique script for your life, but don’t get stuck where you are. There’s more to the story. And because everything works for our good, I’m sure that if you would allow the Lord to change the pages of your life, you’ll discover your happily ever after. No, life is definitely not a fairytale, but happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God. (Psalm 146:5)
We are all on a journey through life, and where you are right now is not your final destination. It is simply a quick stop in route to your place of abundant life. The road may be rocky, and the clouds overhead may be dark and grey, but if you continue along the way and resist taking an alternate route, you’ll soon tread upon smoother ground and those clouds will become a bit clearer. You’ll begin to see that, although you had to go through mountains and valleys that you wish you could have avoided, it was the necessary path to get you to the place where God destined you to be.
If you put your hope, faith, and confidence in the Lord, despite the challenges of your process to becoming all that He’s destined you to be, you will be empowered and emboldened to embrace the series of actions necessary for your development. I promise, the pain of the process is not to destroy you; God loves you too much to allow that.
The current chapter of your life may be filled with mystery, horror, or suspense, but don’t close the book just yet. The chapter’s going to change, and the story will make perfect sense. You’ll soon see manifestation of Romans 8:28, and will testify that it has all worked for your good in some way.
Hang in there.
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I'm crying right now because I needed to hear this. 2 years ago I tried to commit suicide because I felt like I wasn't worth anything. I still have struggles with depression and low self-esteem but it is getting better. thank you for your testimony. I needed to hear it and know God is able to completely transform my life. Thank you again Ms. Collins.