I'm 41. There are days that I feel like life has passed me by, like I've missed the big calling God had for me. There are times that I question the how and why like Moses did. I don't always see the big picture in the daily laundry pile, dishes or vacuuming. However, I know His promise to me is that He will fulfill His purpose for me.
Then, there are days that I know I'm in my prime in my walk with Him. My twenties were an awesome time of growth in the Lord. It was where I learned to lean on Him for all of my provision, and direction. I look at my thirties as the desert land, where I wandered aimlessly, hoping to find the promise land. Though they may seem like "wasted" years, I know that God uses all things in our lives. Not a moment wasted.
I'll tell you, I was excited to turn 40. I had so much hope that this would be the best decade yet. It has not disappointed. Yes, I've had valleys, but I've been able to walk through them quickly, and see the goodness of the Lord through it all. I have great hope that God is surely at work in my life at all times, through all things.
God is not finished with me. I am just getting to my prime. I'm more comfortable in my own skin, and a lot more confident that He is ABLE to do what seems impossible.
Philippians 1:6 "And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."
Friend, God is not finished with you either. If you are feeling like life has passed you by, and there is no hope for your future, let me remind you of Psalm 138:8. He will fulfill His purpose for you. He will not forsake the work of His hands. He loves you. Your story is needed. There is someone somewhere who needs to see the hope of glory in YOU!
Father God, thank You for being true to Your word. Thank You for not abandoning the work of Your hands, and not forsaking us. You are the author and finisher of our faith. We trust that you will fulfill your purpose for us. We leave our hopes and dreams in Your hands to do with them as You will, and to mold our desires into what You desire for us. We thank You that every good and perfect gift comes from You, God. We glorify You today, and thank You for being faithful to Your promises. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Yes, you will and Yes, He will! I love your spirit in this post. I pray with you today. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you stopped by today! I am in agreement with your faith! Have a blessed day!
DeleteI absolutely love how you talk about being excited to turn 40. Awesome! I love being in my 40s too. I enjoy life and am excited for what the future holds. Life isn't perfect but I am moving forward with confidence and intention. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI do love being in my 40's! It is a great stage in life, for sure! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Blessings to you!
DeleteI love that verse from Philippians. I quote it to myself ALL the time because, as you mentioned, sometimes I feel like I am so far away from where I need to be. Thank God that He is still working. Loved the verse you shared from Psalms. Jotting it down right now!
ReplyDeletePhilippians 1:6 is such a great reminder that He hasn't forgotten us, right? It's so awesome to know He is ALWAYS working in all our circumstances. Thank you for stopping by today! Blessings!
DeleteI am in my 30's, but I think about the season of life now more than I ever have. I can relate. Thank you for this encouragement.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were encouraged, Natalie! I hope you have a wonderful day!
DeleteChandra, as long as we are drawing breath, He has purpose for our lives. When His purposes have been fulfilled, He will call us home :) I'm in my 50's and feeling not only much purpose but that the best is yet to come. Loved visiting you from Inspire Me Monday!
ReplyDeleteAmen, friend! I love hearing from women who are more seasoned in life from me, who are full of hope and life! What an encouragement and testimony to Titus 2! The best IS yet to come! Thank you so much for stopping by today!
DeleteHey Chandra! Glad I stopped by to read you today-- Praise God HE fulfills HIS purposes in us. So glad I'm not in charge.
ReplyDeleteHey Cynthia! I'm so glad you stopped by today, too! Isn't it the truth, there is a reason we are not in charge! Imagine the mess we'd be in. Ha! Thanks for stopping in!
DeleteAmen, my friend! "He who began a good work... " LOVE that we are both writing on Rest! Kindred, indeed!
ReplyDeleteMe too, dear friend! God is so good to allow me to have a friend like you! Blessings to you today!
DeleteI'm so glad that the work isn't finished in me yet! I'm with you on the being in my 40s thing--the 30s were rough. But I'm happy to report that the 40s are filled with growth and potential. I may not be doing what I envisioned doing with my life, but I know I'm doing what God envisioned me doing :). Thanks for linking up today!
ReplyDeleteAmen, sister! He is not finished with us! That was a word I needed to hear, Anita "I'm not doing what I envisioned for me, but I know I'm doing what He envisioned for me." WOW! Thanks so much for stopping by!
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