Promise Fulfilled

Ya’ll are going to have to look over me.  I am in my feelings a tad bit.  Today was a long day.  Nothing outrageous happened.  Nothing over the line.  I just felt off.  Honestly, I felt unsatisfied.  Out of my element.  I felt discouraged.  I was over it.

I decided to invite myself to Bible Study Mama’s house to watch TV.  You know she did not turn me away.  She actually sweetened the deal by making it a dinner date.  SCORE!  My ho-hum day was turning in a better direction.  We indulged in dinner and conversation.  I shared my feelings and felt better.  And of course, we watched a new TV show.

My little dinner date was extended when a different new show popped up on the screen.  I had to stay.  They hooked me in the first five minutes.  Whoever edited the show is walking in their gifting.  I ended up staying an entire hour later.  It was black black dark by the time that I left her home.  But that show made me realize what was off about my day.

I spent most of the day thinking about what was wrong with my life.  I ruminated over plans to make my life better.  To create a “do over.”  To begin again.  I was just discontent with the space that I am in spiritually, financially, physically, and emotionally.  I have such a strong urge to not miss out on the best parts of life that I neglect to see all the promises that God has fulfilled.  And not just promises that He has fulfilled for me but promises that He’s fulfilled for those that are close to me.

And baby, when I started to think about the promises that He has fulfilled…I just about needed an usher.  You know I can’t usher myself.  I used to usher once a month out of obligation, but THAT’S NOT MY GIFT…I digress.

Not too long ago, I celebrated a momentous occasion with a sweet friend.  I remember sitting with my friend in a Mexican restaurant crying together over nachos.  She didn’t feel like God was moving in her favor, and I was afraid He was not going to move in mine.  I am pretty positive that our waitress thought we were nuts.  But God moved in a mighty way in my friend’s life.  He answered her prayer and fulfilled His promise.  I looked at His answer for her and was reminded that He cares.  I had to pinch myself to remain calm.  No needed in embarrassing myself at her celebration.  I was reminded that He still performs miracles.  He still answers prayers.

She is not the only one around me that has had promises fulfilled.  It keeps happening to everyone in my circle.  He’s in my area.  He’s on my pew.  I just have to trust and believe that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.  I have to love the Lord.  I have to be steadfast in my calling according to His purpose.

In one year, I’ll look back on this blog and have so many victories to share.  I just have to be mindful that the word victory implies that I had a battle.  Nevertheless, I am coming out on top.  How do I know that?  God is faithful.  He continues to fulfill promises.  #wepreach