Desires.

     We all have desires. We have those times where we feel like nothing is going our way and we just want to give up. We want to give into doubt and worry. We want everything to happen when we want it to, no matter what it takes for that to happen. God understands where we are coming from. He understands our desires. 

     I struggle with this day in and day out. I have my own desires-- desires for family members to change and see Christ, desires for God to use a broken picture and make it beautiful in my eyes, desires for a world that wants to simply serve Him. I pray for these things constantly and feel like God is ignoring me. Then I have to shut my doubts up and remember the promise He gives us.

Then you will take delight in the LORD, and He will answer your prayers.

~Psalm 37:4

     We have to be careful not to criticize and get angry with God when our desire isn't being met right then and there. Often times, we cast judgement on God and say heck with it just because nothing has happened yet. God could simply be whispering in our ear, "The time has yet to come, my child. But don't fear or get upset, because I've got you in the palm of my hand." God answers prayers in a lot of ways. It could be a "no", "not yet", or "yes" depending on HIS perfect timing and will. 

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope. When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers."

~Jeremiah 29:11-12

     You see, God knows exactly what He is doing. He knows every single detail about our lives and just wants us to give Him our total trust. Not just a little here and there, but in EVERY aspect of our lives. What more could He ask of us after the promises He gives us all throughout the Bible? He knows the plans for us- those plans that are meant to do us no harm even though they seem that way when taken at face value. The reality is God has our back. All He wants and desires from us is that faith and trust we all should have. 

Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."

~John 20:29

     The circumstances that surround us seem unconquerable and hopeless. Thankfully, we have a God that can conquer anything and everything within His timing. With that said, it's time for me to cast my worries and doubts at the feet of Jesus and leave it all up to HIM. Leave it to Him to handle my situations, burdens, and troubles. It's time for me to sit back and have the blind faith I need to have. After all, faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I pray that God would give me just that---the faith I need to sit back and KNOW everything will be alright because I have a God that simply loves me enough to take care of my every need.

     Now it's your turn. It's the time for you to sit back and relax. The time for you to breathe and give your burdens to God. The time for you to build a testimony in yourself of being a person who has that blind faith. Join me. <3