Many times in life I find myself in the midst of a wilderness. Often it’s dark and scary and I can’t seem to find a path out. I can feel the burn of hidden eyes watching my every move. Watching me breathe.
While in the wilderness my mind is being pumped full of adjectives declaring the uselessness of my existence. Sinful. Selfish. Conceited. Flawed. Ugly. Unlikeable. Unloveable. Unworthy.
Who am I listening to? Who do I believe?
Maybe you can relate to this as well.
I think God often sends us to the wilderness to learn lessons. Or, maybe we need to find a place of peace amidst the chaos. Sometimes though God needs our full attention and time in the wilderness will achieve that. The wilderness doesn’t need to be a place of darkness though. But that really depends on who we are listening to.
When you find yourself alone in the wilderness, or on a deserted beach, or in the solitude of your bedroom, listen to the ONE who loves you. Jesus knows your heart. He knows the battles that are kicking you even as you lie in a heap on the ground. He knows it all. Listen to the ONE who wants to strengthen you; the ONE who wants to give you rest and lift you to higher ground.
Do not listen to the one who imprisons you within the concrete walls of sadness, despair, guilt, and shame. The enemy knows you cannot work for good if you despise your very existence. He wants to keep you weak by emphasizing the deplorable condition of your soul. He will make you believe all those nasty things he has circulating through your head. All to keep you distant from Jesus.
Are you currently in the wilderness like me? Whose voice you listening to? Whose truth do you believe?
Food for thought today. ♥️
Andi
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I don’t think God puts us in those places, we do it to ourselves. God gives us the love and support we need to get out of it. Trust in Him and you will get to the good place he knows you need to be in.
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Thank you, Anonymous, for your comment. I do see what you are saying. God did send his people into the wilderness and they roamed there for 40 years. They had much to learn. God had much to teach them. He took them into the wilderness and he brought them out of it. And while they roamed, he remained among them. The wilderness can be a form of a timeout. A time to reflect. A time to rest. A time to pray. 😊
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Hi Andi,
Sending you hugs and prayers.
May you make the most of this time of reflection.
Blessings!
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Thank you, Ana. 💕 Be assured that I am good. 🙂
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I am glad to hear it! Keep it up!!
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