Path of Reflection

Devotion

September 8, 2010

Path of Reflection

Philippians 4:19

“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in

Christ Jesus.”

Have you ever sat back to look at your life and been able to see the many times God has answered your prayer? It dawned on me the other day as I was walking the path on our property and talking with a very special and dear sister in Christ, my daughter. As we talked about following our dreams and fulfilling our life long goals, I could see that the many things I had dreamed about doing, the prayers I had placed before the Lord had been answered.  My life has been full and even though I am not still doing all those things now, I did them. Let me explain.

 

As a little 7 year old girl, the day I accepted Jesus and was baptized, I prayed and asked the Lord to let me have the center cup as the try of cups were passed for the Lord’s Supper, because it reminded me of Him on the center cross.  It may not seem like a very big deal to others but for me it was the first of many answered prayers in my life.  He used that simple request to teach me that He hears me and answers me. 

As my life has gone on I have watched Him provide answers to some very important prayer request such as: to free me from the effects of childhood abuse; to travel the country teaching cheerleading professionally; to get married and have four children; for my husband to become a believer; for each of my children to accept Jesus and live their lives for Him; to serve as a missionary; to work for the Baptist Children’s Home; to be a Disaster Relief Chaplain; to write these devotions; to lead in worship; to teach; and for my children to grow to be young men and women who know who to turn to for guidance – the Lord; to know that if I were to die my husband and children’s faith would sustain them; and to somehow make an eternal difference in the lives of others.  Each one of these requests has been answered in my life. I have been blessed beyond measure. I can say at the end of the day, I have followed His dreams that became my dreams.

Sometimes it may seem that you have not been able to do all the things you dreamed of doing, perhaps you are struggling with knowing if you will ever make a difference in your life or the lives of others.  Well, my precious beloved, maybe it’s time to walk the path of reflection and see if the Lord has answered more of your prayers than you realize, just like I did. Take the time to look closely at your life, all the highs and lows and see if you can see how the Lord worked in your life at that time.  I do believe you will be in awe of just what He has done for you. Walk the path of reflection, the path of Life, and rejoice in the amazing and wonderful work Jesus has done in you and for you. 

I may not hold a college degree, I may not be known by the world, I may not be a millionair, I may not have a top job with top pay and top honors, but nevertheless I do believe my life has been and is a success.  My success and yours dear beloved, comes from the Lord.  He hears your prayers and He does answer them.  It is in seeing those answers that you will find your greatest joy and contentment, it is in your relationship with Him and the way you pass it on to your children and grandchildren that you will achieve the greatest success of all.  Are you following your dreams?  Have you fulfilled your life long goals?  Walk the path of reflection and ask the Lord to reveal His work in your life.  You will be amazed at what He shows you.