Being that my ex-wife was from Jamaica we would go back to the island occasionally. On one trip I got to know her cousin Michael. He was a hard worker with a good heart. We talked about having him come to live with us some day.
A couple of years later he arrived in the winter months. Not sure what to do with him I started looking at buying a small restaurant to put him to work. As I poured over the business's for sale in jest, I mentioned to my wife, that there was a flower shop for sale. Her comment was " It has always been my life dream to own a flower shop."
So our plans changed and off we went opening a flower shop. If I was to say God's hand was in it I would be lying. Many obstacles rose up and we hurdled every one of them under our own power. God was not opening the doors we were plowing them down.
As I look back I can paint that picture with pride. The shop was not a success and I am still paying for the consequences of my stupidity. Some times our own wants get in the way of God's purpose. I want, I need, I desire is the fuel that propels us forward when in reality we should have stood still. The pain of regret weighs more than the peace of listening and standing still.
I now know that when God wants something done He will make things happen. It will be so clear that He is directing your steps that you won't have any doubts. All you will have is shouts of Hallelujah.
Why do I try to take over
when I use to want Your desires.
No wonder life get's difficult
and You take me through the fires.
Thank you for the reminder
that You are the one that made me.
How foolish of me Lord
to be all that I can be.
Father,
I need You at the center
to lead and direct my steps.
Just slay me at the cross
that is all I want to accept.
Brad McGill
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