Well, my plans today only changed several times. Originally I was planning to drive back up to Rock Hill in time for church at NRHC, but Grace convinced me to stay and attend service with her in Riverbend. I'm glad I did because of the extra time I was able to spend with her and also the opportunity to see Alfred some more.
The sermon today was really good at Riverbend. God definitely used it to minister to me. Mr. Wilson taught on Christ asking the blind man what he wanted. He pointed out that God wants us to be open and honest, unashamed of our desires for our futures and our lives. He suggested that by being willing to honestly state our desires to God and totally leave them in His hands to fulfill or change, we are able to experience faith in those areas that we would never have imagined possible.
Even though I often pray, and I do tell God about my desires, I sometimes have the tendency to try and cover my requests with lots of "if it is Your will" type statements. While these are good and most definitely have a place, there is also room for utter honesty and to be passionate and emotional about the desires we have. This does not mean we will automatically get those things, but what it does mean is that we have taken a step toward growth in that area.
The relief and peace that I felt when I told God my heart's desire and realized I no longer had to bear the burden of second guessing whether it was His will or not is inexplicable and overwhelming. I'm so thankful for His grace and mercy and that I don't have to try to impress Him. I can just be me. And my requests can be honest.
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