Understanding...

So today is January 1st, the first day of the year of course and we seem to celebrate a time that allows the past year to be the past and a new year that brings new hope. The question is, can we not do that throughout the year when we decide to make a change and forget what happened yesterday? Can we not make resolutions for change throughout the year and try to keep them? We know that God has plans for us so says Jeremiah 29:11 but we do not always understand why the plans take us certain places or why they allow us to meet certain people. Sure some things will be insignificant and some people will not have any impact on your life whatsoever, but unless we take a risk and make the most of the opportunities given. For example, you cannot say that you never ministered to a person because you did not feel like it, but the fact that they died and are punished with eternal death happened for a reason. The reason is that you did not do anything, there is no higher meaning to it. You cannot say that you met someone who can do so much for you but when you force an outcome, come back to it and say that it happened for a reason because "everything happens for a reason." My reasoning is that everything out of our control happens for a reason, sure it might be the cause of someone else but for the most part, the choice we make dictate the outcomes of things. Sure I can say that when I sin, it is happening for a reason and that in the end God will make it all okay, but in reality, it only happens because I made the choice to and I am disobeying. I guess what I am trying to say is that though we do not know the exact plans God has for us or how long it will take for an outcome to arrive, God does not make us wait any longer than we need to and he does not just allow things to happen because there is necessarily a bigger purpose, it just so happens that the decisions of others, affects others intentionally or unintentionally. There are lessons learned but unless we stop trying to live the safe life and get by, we will never know what truly could have been our life.

I seem to have lost my devotional book and my bible is in the car but I just wanted to say that we look up to a higher power and we are reminded in Genesis 1:1 that "God created the heavens and the Earth." Nobody else except God. He is supreme and ruler over all, he gives us grace and mercy and as the song says, "there's only mercy and  believe me, it's enough. Your sins are gone without a trace, there is nothing left now, there is only grace" When hope is lost and when things seem to not be able to go your way and you do not know what the future holds, when you are told that one day you will meet that special person but you believe you have already met them, remember that God will take care of you and that person might just be being selfish and not be following the sign right in front of them that is pointing "right here, dummy." There is only one life, one God, and one way. I know I said going to the cages helps me clear my head but praying tonight really pulled some stuff of my heart and even when I want to let things go in the cages, it is much easier through prayer. I know that I need to step up and be the person that people need in their lives and I know that I need to let a few go in my life. Jesus left us here saying that one day he would be back and they had the instruction they needed until his return and I think there are people I need to give instruction to and let them go on their way and wish them the best. 

This might seem more like a rant, let me know your thoughts. IF it was more of a rant, I am sorry, this will not be a normal occurrence because I hope to find my devotional book, but I wanted to post because I know it is healthy for me and will help me grow. Take the new year with a grain of salt and make the best of it, because you never know who's dreams you may shatter or who's dreams you will make come true. You could be the angel someone is looking for but you need to take a risk and you are too afraid to. Do not be stupid but go to God and ask for guidance and maybe people do not agree with what you have but just let them have their opinion and live your life to the fullest, do not let others dictate the outcome to your story. Once again, what will people remember you for and how do you want to be remembered? As someone who gave it all? or someone who played it safe to get by? Just because you think you are giving it all, are you? or is that just what YOU want to believe?

Have a blessed night and Happy New year to all. Pray for me as I go to work and make a decision on a school (which is not looking to good, but it just means that God is narrowing down where I should be at).

God Bless,

Joseph Robinson