This is definitely something I need to continue to tell myself daily. I was searching for inspiring words today and listened to a sermon from Joel Osteen (when I need a pick me up he's my go to guy). I was feeling discouraged about my direction in life and chasing my dreams (as always) and it just so happens his last sermon was called "Gods not finished with you yet". Although these were not the words I thought I was searching for, God always has a way of igniting my heart. That's exactly what I needed to hear, a new perspective, another outlook " Gods not done with me yet"! My story is set, my dreams are implanted like seeds and God has a plan for me.
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Just like everything I get impatient, I expect things to happen NOW! I get discouraged and I want to give up for no reason at all. It's hard to hold on! These are the moments I start to search for inspiring words. While skimming Instagram for the 500th time today Sarah Tucker from fairytalesaretrue.com posted this pic of a beautiful reminder by her bedside.
Be Still, the most encouraging words I could have heard for my day. The challenges that I face require this, BEING STILL. When I think of being still I instantly think of such a peaceful quiet place, and lets just be honest, my blog is called Styled Chaos for a reason lol. So lets just face it this doesn't happen very often.
As a believer a good reminder from scripture puts it right in perspective. That it might not be easy but required.
Psalm 37:7
7 Be still before the Lord
and wait patiently for him;
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.