In the movie Evan Almighty, God (expertly played by Mr. Morgan Freeman) says to Evan, "Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does He give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does He give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for their family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does He give them opportunities to love each other?"

I absolutely LOVE this quote, because it presents the questions (and answers) that I personally struggle with most. Often I feel like the bratty bored child in the back seat of this journey of life screaming at my Father, "Are we there yet?!!" wishing to get to my destination, for my journey's purpose to be revealed. But it's about having PATIENCE with God and the understanding that we usually aren't given what we ask for, but we're always given the opportunities for exactly what we need. I just hope I'm ready...

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

...simply because I love Him


Today's devotional read:
"Have you ever been driven to do something for God not because you felt that it was useful or your duty to do so, or that there was anything in it for you, but simply because you love Him?"- Ozzy Chambers, My Utmost of His Highest

Then 15 minutes later, my friend's Instagram post read:
"When you feel like quitting, think about why you started"

I get it Lord...

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  1. dee apostuFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    simple, yet straight to the point. thank you for sharing and continue running the race, not for yourself but for God because He is perfect in the love and the grace He has for you!!!

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