This is my “life-verse”.
When I was in my early 30’s, I experienced something life-changing. I had been going to church steadily for a couple of years, and was doing my best to be a “good” person.
But I found myself in a place of complete discontentment. Everything looked perfect from the outside, but inside, I felt like the dreams I had were slipping away… I wanted to move back to my hometown… I made all sorts of plans about my career and what I wanted to do, and none of those plans involved remaining in Charlottesville.
With every passing day, I grew more frustrated.
Finally, when I realized that the plans I had made weren’t going to come to fruition, I waved my white flag.
One evening I begged God to change my heart. I was sick and tired of being miserable, and oddly enough, I was compelled to open the Bible and began to read. I literally sat in my bed and flipped it open and read the first page it landed on.
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:11-12
I didn’t know who Paul was, but something in me wanted to know more.
I said- “God, if you can make Paul content, won’t you do that for me?” It seemed like a simple enough request. Could you make me content right where I am? And would you help me to let go of my own desires?
And from that moment on, I started reading the Word and praying daily. Little by little, I began to see Him work in my heart and life.
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13
I handed my pen over to Him- so He could write the story of my life.
And 10 short years later, I can honestly say-
His plans are far better than mine could have ever been!
Great testimony, Julie. When we let go and let God take control, so many doors open for us. It seems too easy doesn’t it? And it is.
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