'LET GO!'

💗😘 If, one is sincerely, seeking and trying to obey God's will for one's life, then, he/she should not "feel" as though he/she needs to apologize to - anyone who does not understand, especially - IF - those people - are not asking for - guidance into, and, help in doing - God's will for their lives, but, are "seemingly" always doing their own will! 😏 People - who DO whatever they feel, want, or desire, etc., (let their "flesh" dictate) in their lives, do not understand - for the most part - the people who are honestly attempting to - LET GOD lead, and, have HIS way - in theirs! 😔 This scenario is kind of like - trying to successfully mix oil with water! 😙 I do not expect 'unsaved' people to understand about this in which I am writing, however, it is rather frustrating whenever 'saved' people don't "get it," and, even "seem to be" trying to hinder - those who are trying - from doing God's will!  I am not surprised - when 'unsaved' people behave like "sinners," because - that is how they are supposed to act!  BUT, sometimes, I am hurt by the way - WE 'Believers' choose to behave (by not exhibiting spirit-filled living)! 😔 It is also sad, because, a 'saved' soul, who is letting his/her "flesh" "run the show" (so to speak) of his/her life, is not only hurting himself/herself, but, is also hurting - GOD (HE only desires what HE knows is BEST for HIS children, and, HE has a plan - of which all of us are a part)! 📖 As I was - praising and worshipping - 'The Lord,' in song, with my - voice and piano - today - I sang the song, 'God Will Make This Trial A Blessing,' by - Terry Tidwell, and, it speaks truth, in that, even whenever people "seem to be" misunderstanding anyone who is trying to do God's will - or - ANYTHING - through which a child of God goes through (whether it "seems" to be - good - or - bad), God - can - and desires to - make it a blessing - or - somehow - bring "GOOD" out of it - for HIS children, and to - honor and god  - HIS name! 🙌🏼 Typically, someone who is not obeying God, is not going to - encourage or exhort - someone else - to obey HIM, ya know?! ☺️ Way back in "1990," whenever, God asked our family to move away from our home - county and state - to the next state (only around 1-1.5 hours away) for David to pastor a church, you would have thought that the world was ending - according to our extended families, although - we were certain that - it was God's will for us!  We both came from families that were very "closely-knit!" If we had listened to most of the people who truly loved us (they were sincere, but, sincerely wrong), we would have not left our "home," and, would have really messed up! 😏 That was a "pivotal point" in our relationship, marriage, ministry...life! ✝️💜 I am - NOW - so happy that - God helped us (in various ways) to - TRUST AND OBEY - HIM!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼 That was a HUGE step of faith for us!  It was not easy for us, but, we had the peace of God - knowing in our spirits that - it was HIS will, and, believing that - HE'D take care of - and - bless us - if we would obey - and - HE did!! 📖🕊✝️🙌🏼 It is difficult to explain to people - who do not have a 'CALL of GOD' on their lives - the weight of responsibility there IS - on those who do!  And, there is nothing better than - knowing that you are walking in obedience - to HIM - and 'HIS CALL!' 😌 There is also nothing worse than the realization of knowing that you are out of God's perfect will for your life, and 'HIS CALLING' (not lined up in obedience to HIM), especially after you know the peace, etc. (from The Spirit within) - of knowing what it's like to be in it! 😔 Whenever, one finds oneself - out of HIS will, and then - attempts to - "turn the ship around" (if you will), SOMETIMES, God - chooses to teach one a lesson, and, it may take longer than one would like (which is often part of the lesson)! 😳 It is not a "FUN" place to be! 😩 Nevertheless, it is very effective!  The next time one has the choice to - do or not do - God's will (obey HIM or not), most likely, one's answer shall be, "yes," not, "no" to HIM! 😏😉 I plan on saying, "yes," the next time that I have the decision to answer 'The Lord's' instructions!  What is even worse than being "out of HIS perfect will" at a particular season of life - for me personally - is the disappointment in myself - in dealing with the reality that I disappointed HIM!  Also, anytime one of HIS children disobey HIM, it affects the rest of 'The Church,' 'The Lord's' body - similarly to whenever an actual physical body is ill, and, certain organs, etc., are unable to respond healthily to the commands of the brain - thus - the entire body suffers!  Hey - some of the smallest parts of a body (tooth, ear, etc.) - whenever - any given one of them is messed up, and aching, makes it difficult for the rest of the body to function smoothly! 😙 Each child of 'The Heavenly Father's' obedience is important to the entire body of Christ, and to HIS plan!  We tend to take this matter too lightly - oftentimes - in this "age of Grace," in which we live, I do believe! 😔 I would guess that God takes it more seriously than we do!? ✝️ After all - HIS heartbeat is for souls to be 'saved,' and, our - sinfulness and/or disobedience - affects HIS "blueprints" in getting this accomplished!  He uses people to minister to - or - touch (if you will) people!  He has specific people to whom HE has pre planned for HIS children to testify about HIM, and, be a witness for HIM!  HE does know what HE'S doing!  HE IS omniscient, etc.!  Why don't we simply - trust and obey - HIM?!  Because - many times - we lean to our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5+6) (as if we are wiser than Almighty God - ha!)! 😗 Well, I apologize for kind of rambling on - in this 'blog-post,' but, this subject matter weighs heavily on my - spirit and soul - these days! 😕 My recommendation to all of us ('Believers' / 'saved' / 'Christians'), is that, we - begin - or - continue - choosing to yield to - 'The Word of God,' and, 'The Holy Spirit,' as HE patiently leads us along - through our pilgrimage on earth - LET'S LET GO OF THE REIGNS, AND, LET GOD HAVE HIS WAY! 🌎 👋🏼 Until next time...🙏🏼😊✝️💜