I pray right now for my sisters who are moving forward into achieving their goals and dreams as You manifest their visions. Give them clarity of thought and instruct them on how to proceed as they fulfill the goals You have set in front of them. Let it be as simple as having a cup of coffee.
Have you ever had that moment when you wonder if you’ve “missed it”? Be honest with yourself. (And admitting it doesn’t mean you lack faith, by the way.) Whether it’s a dream that seems too far away, a career opportunity, a relationship with someone special, a business endeavor—that “something” that seems like it’s out of your reach now? We have a list of excuses too:
Well, I’m here to remind you that it’s not too late! You woke up this morning, so there is yet time to accomplish that which God has placed on the inside of you. He gave you that dream for a reason, so ask Him to show you how to implement the plans to produce results. He has strategies that would never occur to you, so why not just ask Him?
I want you do to something for me. Think about those conversations that you’ve had with the Lord when He just whispers in your spirit about the plans He has for you. You know, those dreams that have been inside you for as long as you can remember. What have you been dreaming about lately, or have you gotten so distracted with life that you’ve stopped dreaming? God has placed some amazing things inside of you, and I really want you to allow Him to show you the real you, the one He formed with His own hands (the vessel He breathed life into). Do you see her?
God has placed gifts, talents, and abilities in you to bring Him glory. I’m not going to talk about the parable of the talents. (That one is for another day.) Instead, I want to bring your attention to Philippians 2:13. It says, “for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” He wants us to thrive, and it is for His good pleasure. Sisters, you bring our Father joy! He has so much love for you that it cannot be contained. He delights in you. Do you really know that? Our Father delights in us. And guess what? Those gifts that you carry on the inside give glory to God and encourage others to develop their gifts for His Kingdom.
We are carriers of dreams and visions, and it’s important to tap into what God has placed inside of us to fulfill the purpose for which we are here on earth.
Do you sometimes feel frustrated, like you have missed opportunities that would have landed you in a better place or position? Do you find yourself wondering when you will be able to step out into your dreams? Well, listen closely, because you haven’t missed your opportunity to step into the promises of God.
We know that timing is everything, right? We are carriers of dreams and visions, and it’s important to tap into what God has placed inside of us to fulfill the purpose for which we are here on earth. God has been dealing with me about consistently seeking His actual plan for my life, not my plan, but His plan for each day. And what He is showing me is incredible.
What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “the perfect time”? When is the perfect time? In our lives, we are always planning for things, trying to fit everything in at the right time. But when is the right time? Are we really seeking God’s timing or are we trying to control every aspect of the day to get to the conditions that we approve?
The Manna Chef 