This blog is a continued look into how God is renewing my mind and transforming my heart. A few weeks ago I was convicted to choose gratitude in times of worry and stress. It is easy for me to go on a downward spiral of negativity, and I knew that kind of thinking was only perpetuating my anxiety as opposed to defusing it. I have begun to see small changes in my thinking, and I am learning the meaning of grace and humility.
Now I am hearing God whisper that it is time for me to embrace honesty in its entirety. Some background information: I am anticipating major life transitions with a mixture of excitement and fear. As always, transition brings change, and change brings decisions. I am feeling enormous pressure to make solid decisions in a limited time frame, and that is completely overwhelming me. This Sunday I was fervently praying that God would give me guidance. I heard Him say, “You must not be afraid of the consequences of honesty. I have called you to a life of purpose through Me, and you must walk in complete honesty with Me, yourself, and others. No matter what circumstances turn out to be, I am your Solid Rock.” My heart then kept hearing God whisper, “I am your Solid Rock. Nothing can separate you from me. Do not fear. I am your Solid Rock. Your Solid Rock. Solid Rock. . ."
When I say “honesty” I am talking about a deep rooted vulnerable honesty within myself. I am speaking of honesty that does not tolerate fear, values expressing itself, and shares from the heart. I am speaking of honesty that is less concerned with “being right” and more concerned about being alive. I want to be honest no matter what the consequences, because feeling the consequences means being alive in Christ! Feeling the consequences of honesty means allowing God to move me, teach me, guide me, and hold me. Also, feeling the consequences of honesty helps deepen relationships through reconciliation. It strengthens our understanding of ourselves and others.
I pray that as you quiet your soul before God today, you feel the Holy Spirit move you towards vulnerable honesty with Him. Below are some Scriptures that have helped guide me in these thoughts. I hope I have expressed myself well enough to bring encouragement to those who need it. Remember, God is our Solid Rock and will be with us always.
Encouragement from The Word:
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38
“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.” Romans 8: 28
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
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