Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?
As we stand at the crossroads of reflection, contemplating whether our present reality aligns with the vision we held a mere year ago, it becomes evident that the Almighty has been orchestrating a masterpiece far beyond our human comprehension.
Ephesians 3:20 (AMP) declares, “Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us.” Pause and let the magnitude of these words sink in – God’s ability to transcend our expectations is not bound by our limited understanding; rather, it’s rooted in His limitless power.
Reflect on the past year and consider the remarkable journey you’ve undertaken. Take heart in the realization that your life today surpasses the bounds of what you once envisioned. Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) affirms, “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Even when our plans seem unclear or faltering, God is directing our steps towards His purpose.
The twists and turns, the highs and lows, all serve a divine purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) reassures, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Even the challenges we faced have been woven into the fabric of God’s greater plan for our lives.
Consider the ways in which God has lavished His goodness upon you, exceeding your expectations. James 1:17 (ESV) reminds us, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Every blessing, every triumph, is a reflection of God’s unchanging character and His desire to bestow upon us the fullness of His love.
Gratitude becomes our response when we realize that our lives today are indeed better than we could have pictured a year ago. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) guides us in this attitude of gratitude, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
In the tapestry of your life, each thread is meticulously placed by the Creator who sees the grand design when we may only perceive fragments. Embrace the truth that your journey, with its twists and turns, is part of a greater narrative authored by the One who has done “superabundantly more than [you] could think or imagine.” Surrender to His plan, for it is in this surrender that we find the fulfillment of His promises and the abundance of His grace.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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