Monday, April 15, 2013

Lesson Of The Day-Moving On

There are times when the best option is simply to move on! We often try our best to stay in stay in a place where all of the signs are indicating that it is time for us to make a mental, spiritual or even physical location.

Why do we stay? Sometimes it is because we are thinking more about the extra chore it creates when we have to go through the trouble of relocating. Other times we hesitate because of the thoughts of all of those we feel like we are leaving behind. Other times it is just because we have reached a place of comfort.

Why do we start feeling like its time to move on?  For many reasons such as the mess and drama we encounter by being in the place where we are.  The countless moments of unhappiness that seem to be outweighing our happiness.  The level of discomfort we feel when its obvious that we've outgrown where we are.  Or maybe the reasons are something else.  One thing is for sure that when all the signs are saying its time to leave, we must determine if its time to move on!

Moving on is not always easy, as it forces us to take inventory, throw things that we no longer need away, assess whether or not other things are worth taking along with us and determine where we go from here. But as difficult as the process may be it just might be time to move on!

Consider this, one of the reasons the gospel was able to be spread was due to the persecution the disciples faced while trying to do the work of the Lord. They were not able to get comfortable or settled and stuck. Once the work had been done, they had to move. Their journy took them places that were unknown territories, and to come in contact with those who may have needed what they have in other places they would have never encountered had they been to stubborn or set in their ways to move.

If God is showing you its time to move on start getting yourself prepared to relocate! There is a reason God is telling you to move. Ask the Lord to show you where He desires for you to go.  He will order your steps and lead you in the right path.  If you know its time or padt time just start getting ready.  Moving day is coming!

Dear God, thank you for this day.  Thank you blessing us with your precious gift of life once again. As we go into this day we come thanking you for this place we are currently in; and we thank you for the place where you desire for us to go; Lord we come praying for those who know that it is time to move on; Lord we desire to he where you want us and to do what you want us to do; some O God know that it is time but have worries and concerns on their mind and heart; help them to trust you and show them that you are able to bless them;  help us to realize that what we may be leaving does not compare to what you have in store for us where you desire to take us; thank you for every lesson learned, for every pain endured, every test passed, and the many other things you've done where we are and we pray you show us your glory and your power as we begin anew; watch over us, protect us and bless and keep us as only you can; for it is in the name of Jesus we do pray and give thanks, Amen and Amen.