Psalm 145:17
The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.
God places desires on your heart. He calls you to follow your passion. When you don’t listen to your desire you put distance between you and God. Do you have a desire for silence, a desire to create or a desire to let go of something? Are you listening to that inner voice that won’t go away?
What is God trying to tell you? God’s purpose is to remain close to you. He wants to be with you in the silence but also in the chaotic and hectic times. He wants to be with you when you are afraid, lonely, hurt, and feeling rejected. He wants to be with you when you are behaving poorly. You see God doesn’t abandon you. He is a constant presence. He is calling you and reminding you of the right thing to do and the right direction to head in. The desires you feel on your heart are Him nudging you closer to Him.
The enemy wants you to believe that God is only present in the silence, when all is in harmony and when you are doing well. The enemy tells you that God disappears when you go off course or do something wrong. He wants you to believe you must do something good to earn God’s love and for Him to come back into your life. He wants you to believe that God’s love is conditional. The enemy gets you to say things like, “where was God when this happened? Why did God abandon me? God must be mad at me. God failed me. Why is this taking so long?” God puts desires on your heart and the enemy wants you to question those desires and not believe you are capable of seeing them grow into fruition. God calls you to move beyond your fears, trust in Him and the desires He has placed on your heart. The enemy doesn’t want you to follow God so he places doubtful thoughts in your head. You must fight those thoughts. Question them and be persistent in your focus on a positive mindset. Stay positive that all will work out and that God is guiding you.
Remember always that God is with you all the time. He shepherds you through all your wants and all your pain. He is always waiting and not giving up on you. He chases you. He calls you to the silence to be with you, hear from you, and provide for you. He wants you to know He understands you. You can come to Him and let Him know your fears, your struggles, your mistakes and your heartaches. He wants to hear your joys, desires and celebrations. Go to Him. Let Him know you trust Him. You know He will pull good out of all situations. No matter what have faith that He will fulfill His promises and you will always find strength with Him. Know that He has a plan for every desire that He has placed on your heart. Be patient as He works behind the scenes to work things out.
Prayer
Dear Father God,
Thank you for following me, being by my side, and relentlessly chasing me. You come after me and don’t leave me behind. Thank you for placing desires on my heart that call me to You. Thank you for Your reckless love. Forgive me for running, for fighting Your love and for simply giving up. I run, and You pursue. I give up and You reach out a hand. I lash out and You still remain. You always have something to teach me. Gently You call me to be more. May I listen to my heart’s desires. May I trust you are pulling all together and the work You are doing behind the scenes is worth being patient for. Help me to embrace Your love, move forward and place all in Your hands.
In Jesus’s name,
Amen
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