I was texting my cousin the other day and said in my text that
I was declaring 2018 as the year of yes. I don’t know about you, but I have
been known to procrastinate when it comes to what I believe is Gods will for my
life. Unfortunately, from time to time, I have also allowed “real life” to
stand in my way. What do I mean by “real life?” For me, “real life” refers to my day to day
living. Like many of you that are pursuing your passion or what you believe is God’s
will for your life, I work a full-time job. My full-time job often spills over
into late night and even weekend hours. The time, my time, which should be reserved
for doing what I want to do, or in my case, what I believe God wants me to do as
of late has been dedicated to my 9-5. Don’t get me wrong. I am thankful for my
job, but I can’t help but to ask myself where I would be if I committed the
same amount of time to my passion that I commit to my 9-5.
As I look towards 2018 I’m looking for a new beginning, a
new opportunity to say yes. We automatically say yes to those things that we
feel we don’t have any control over or those things that are expected of us. I’m
employed. It’s expected of me to not only give 100%, but to give my all. I have
a family. It’s expected of me to commit myself and go over and above for my
family. But what about Gods purpose for my life? Are my job and my family part
of God’s purpose for my life? Of course, they are but so is the passion that God
has placed in me.
I’m one of those all or none people. I don’t like to start something
I can’t complete. I don’t want to commit to something that I cannot see through
to the end. This is a challenge for me because life happens. Obstacles appear
out of nowhere. I become frustrated with myself when things get in my way that
prevent me from moving forward. Those of you that follow my blog probably
noticed I was blogging less frequently, then I finally stopped. Well it was the
ole 9-5 that was taking up my time. I have been working nights and weekends. Because
of my personal work ethic, I don’t see things in my 9-5 changing in the immediate
future. I have however decided to make changes. My commitment to my 9-5 ensures
I excel in the work place, but what about the souls that are being neglected
because I don’t have time to pursue my passion?
In 2018 I’m saying yes. Yes, Lord to your way and yes Lord
to Your will. I believe when I rest in the Lord, acknowledging Him in ALL that
I do, that He will direct my path. I’m going to seek God. I’m going to listen.
I’m going to be still long enough to hear from God. I’m going to accept that He
knows my heart and the desires of my heart because He has given me those
desires. In doing so, I am going to understand God will also bring my desires
to pass because He is the only One that can. I am going to recognize that a
little bit is better than none. Whatever the Lord gives me to share in whatever
format I can share it is better than not sharing it at all.
I can’t expect everyone to understand nor support my dreams but
I can have faith that the God that has given me those dreams will bring them to
pass in His time.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his
steps. Proverbs 16:9
I invite you to join me in making 2018 your year of yes. The
year of moving forward in all that God has prepared for a people that will move
themselves out of His way, removing all barriers so that He can move mightily through
them as He gets all the glory.
