Revealed

Some time ago, I agreed to take on a challenge someone asked me to help them with. As time went by, I did not receive any further details, so eventually, I inquired into how we were going to proceed. I was told that the original plan was canceled. I was confused but accepted the change of heart.

Life soon became very hectic, and my devotional time suffered as a result. There were meetings, projects, home duties, and a little child to care for.

Mornings quickly rolled into evenings.

I would spend time in prayer and a brief reflection, but I knew that I needed more spiritual nourishment. So one day I decided to change things.

I awoke earlier than usual and sneaked to a section of the house to pray and meditate. As I began to do so, the solution to the matter that perplexed me revealed itself. The revelation was sparked by a remark I had heard the previous day in addition to a series of events that happened a few weeks before.

It was as though God opened my eyes and unveiled everything to me. The pieces in the puzzle all began to fit together neatly.

As I reflected on the insight I received during my prayer time, it was as though God spoke to me in three ways. The first was that He gave me a clear understanding of a situation. Second, and most important, He taught me that it is important to spend time in prayer and meditation because He can reveal more things to me.

Third, God reminded me that He is in control of my life and is arranging things for my benefit. You see, unbeknownst to me, God was working on an employment opportunity that would have been impossible to do had I gone ahead and completed the project I described earlier. This was a very strong reminder that I should not be disappointed by doors that seem to close in my life because God is working everything together for my benefit. So, my dear sister in Christ, if you are facing a difficult decision or situation, I challenge you to look to God for help.

He has all the answers you will ever need, and He is willing to reveal His will to you according to His divine wisdom. Remember to spend time each day in communion with God and rely on Him to show you what you ought to do.

Taniesha K. Robertson-Brown