Hey, BeYouties!
Y’all, life is like a box of chocolates! You never know what you are going to get. Have you ever heard the saying, "The encourager needs encouragement"? Well, today my purpose is to uplift you because I believe that all of you reading this are the ones who bring encouragement to others. You are the strong one, the strong family member, the strong friend, and you may ask yourself “Who can I lean on? While you may often focus on the needs of those around you, remember that God has not forgotten about you. You can lean on Him. He hears your prayers and knows your heart's desires and struggles. It may be challenging to accept, especially when you are going through tough times while also being a source of strength and support for others. But even in your times of need, God uses you to pray, uplift, bless, and speak into the lives of others. God says, if we keep our minds on Him, He will keep our minds in perfect peace. He will bring joy to sorrow. He is the one that we can depend on, He is the one that we can call on. He is close to the brokenhearted.
So many times throughout my life I have battled depression, and while I didn’t know it was that at the time it was difficult. I wanted to give up, I wanted to end my life because I felt I had no one. The strong one needs someone to be strong for me. BUT GOD! He was my strong one, He was the Lifter, He was my encourager.
Some of us may be in a season of waiting where it feels like God is silent. In those moments, we may be tempted to take matters into our own hands. However, in Genesis 18:14, God asked Abraham, "Is there anything too hard for the Lord?" The answer is a resounding NO, there is nothing too difficult for God.
I have personally faced times when I wanted to take control instead of trusting in God's promises. I struggled to fully rely on Him to exceed my expectations (Ephesians 3:20). When I didn't hear what I wanted from God in my timing, doubt crept in. Doubt can hinder progress, paralyze you, and keep you stuck. It leads you to take matters into your own hands instead of trusting God with your life. But when you replace doubt with faith, you give God room to work miracles.
There will be moments when you face the impossible and feel the urge to take control. Remember, what is impossible for us is possible for God. I am so glad that we can look up to God and be comforted. God is lifting every weight from you now as you read this. As I uplift you I too am being uplifted.
You are Enough. Let God uplift you and encourage you.
I have been listening to Journey’s Music Album and let me tell you, it is always on repeat! I love all the songs. This one I believe is right for this post today. Rest in Him!
I Love you Always,
Melani
