God's Allowance: Study Time

Study The Word More and Pray More

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I strengthen you and help you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10-20

 

I had a dream and in this dream the bible verse 2 Timothy 3:17 was revealed to me  clear as day. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says: "¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷ so that the servant of God^[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

I was puzzled as to what God was trying to reveal to me. Everyone that knows me, knows that I am a master researcher and believe in conducting research prior to any purchase, ideas or questions one may have. So I took to the Internet for clarity or further interpretation of the word.

And BOOM it hit me....God wants me to pay more attention to Him and He wants me to focus my attention on Him and his word. I thank God for the smallest things. I thank god for the smallest things ... my first $20 earned selling my possessions on Ebay... God is ever present in my life. God subconsciously revealed to me that I need to turn to his words.

Seek comfort in the word for whatever is troubling me. God allows you to go through difficult times or go without in attempts for you to rely on His powers opposed to relying on your own understanding and will. God may want you to learn that you need him more than your heart's desires. At the moment, things seem to be piling up for me. I've been out of work for 6 months/actively seeking employment, bills are present, my daughter is going through minor medical treatments and I'm trying to launch a business with my sister. It's easy for me to experience discouragement and anxiety. I pray everyday and all day that God make moves on my situation and to continue to hold my hand during this self-proclaim difficult time.  I am inspired by your mercy Lord on my soul.

Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and He will help you ~Psalm 37:5

 I read the bible frequently, but now the bible is means more than turning to it on Sundays. The bible is food for my soul. God has his ways of grabbing my attention and this time He chose to reveal himself through my dream. I admit that I get frustrated with my current situation but God has never let me down and has ALWAYS been on time...to rescue me from me and whatever evils of discouragement, loneliness, anxiety, fear, depression and confusion that may be present. I will turn more to meditate on god's word when I feel discouraged, uninspired, sad, happy, inspired and glad.

"When trouble strikes, don't get frustrated with God. Instead, admit that you need God's help and thank him for being by your side"  ~Psalm 34:18-19

God has spoken to my heart millions of time and I feel this time is God's way of telling me - don't let the world's problem be your problem. Be still and listen to me and know that I have your best interest and I know that your future is brighter than any star in the universe. Seek me, talk to me ,  

The best way I could summarize my use of  God's Allowance: Study Time is through song. I love Yolanda Adam's song, "Bestill" and it best sums up my dream and the message God wanted to teach me. Be still and listen to his word

 


Slow down come closer, listen...
It's been a long time since we've
Gotten together like this.
And I really miss you.
I told you you could talk to me
But it's easy for you I see
For you to rush and get in a hurry
To be anxious and to worry.
Instead of coming to me,
And remaining in my safety.
You'd rather do it all yourself
But you know you need my help...

Your best is in my hands, your success is in my plan
With tenderness I speak to you, in restfulness I keep you
I'll wash your fears away so doubt can never stay
When I stand strong in you, I give you power to renew
But You never take the time out,
Sit in silence and to find out
I've always been right here, waiting on you to come near me

Dreams are direct reflections of the soul. God softly whispers his instructions and plans to your heart. As Yolanda Adams said....

Sit in silence and to find out
I've always been right here, waiting on you to come near me

"Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act."      ~ Psalm 37:7

My prayer: May god bless you and me as we experience life, enjoy the ups and down and evolve into the person god wants and desires for us to be. I love you Lord!

~Experience.Enjoy.Evolve....Love!