Ok-so today I’m driving home from work (is it me, or does it seem like the Lord is trying to speak to me on my way to and from work?) and for the first time, I really pay attention to the song that is playing on the radio. I’ve heard this song before, but it wasn’t until this afternoon that the words really hit home:
“In the Blink of an Eye” by Mercy Me
"You put me here for a reason
You have a mission for me
You knew my name and You called it
Long before I learned to breathe
Sometimes I feel disappointed
By the way I spend my time
How can I further Your kingdom
When I'm so wrapped up in mine
In the blink of an eye, that is when
I'll be closer to You than I've ever been
Time will fly, but until then
I'll embrace every moment I'm given
There's a reason I'm alive for a blink of an eye
And though I'm living a good life
Can my life be something great?
I have to answer the question
Before it's too late
If I give the very best of me,
That becomes my legacy
So tell me what am I waiting for?
What am I waiting for?"
I don’t know about you, but I have found these words to be quite powerful. “You put me here for a reason; You have a mission for me.” WOW! As I listened, the question that kept popping in my mind was, how many women actually believe this? Do they truly believe that the Lord has them here for a reason and that He has a specific mission for them (see the story of Esther for encouragement)?
The song goes on to say that “sometimes I feel disappointed by the way I spend my time.” Been there done that! How about you? Are there times that you just feel as though you are “wasting” away the time the Lord has given you? At the end of any given day when you get into bed, have you sat there and thought, what did I accomplish today that was of value? I have to tell you the truth-those kinds of days disappoint me.
Lastly, I love the ending of this song, “And though I’m living a good life, can my life be something great? I have to answer the question before it’s too late. If I give the very best of me, that becomes my legacy. So tell me what am I waiting for? What am I waiting for?” So many times as women, we get caught up in living the comfortable, good life when the reality is that God has so much more for us. But yet, we continue to push to the side that calling because we feel as though we don’t have the time, money, or resources. Many times it requires a step of faith. When God calls you to something, He will provide a way. We just have to learn to trust Him and give Him control.
So here are my questions:
What dreams and aspirations do you have?
What's keeping you from going after those dreams?
Can't wait to read your responses!
Jen
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I dream of TEACHING, public speaking, writing - hosting my own talk show!! You asked!!! That's the crazy far out dream I have.
One of my favorite C.S. Lewis quotes is, "God what is it that you could do perfectly and in the twinkling of an eye but would choose to do through me albeit slowly and blunderingly?"
So for now I'm in the stage of trying to be faithful where I am and being open to those daily tasks that He would have me do. Who knows what He may have in store next!
Cathy, thank you SO much for sharing your dream! I really believe God has placed those dreams in your heart, so in His timing it will come to fruition.
I'm proud of you that you're striving to be faithful where you are now. God is using you in HUGE ways right now and preparing you for that next stage. He will honor your faithfulness.
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