There are moments, niches in everyday life that show us glimpses of His glory- it is in seeking the Lord and finding our niche that we are able to thrive in who we are created to be.
Sometimes these moments and opportunities seem far and in between. Someimes in overflowing joy they seem to be an everyday abundance. In dark, dry, seasons, these moments appear as a glimmer of hope or a ray of sunshine in the darkness. A reminder of Who our hope is found in, a wave of Strength that encourages us to keep seeking and press on. In seasons of abundant joy, these moments seem to flow more freely. Just as when one is in love, everything seems brighter and glimpses of beauty are more easily seen. The opportunities to thrive seem endless; God's hand seems visible in each step.
His glory is not dependent on our circumstances. His beauty is always there, just not always easily seen. We live in a broken, sinful world. Our vision is clouded. Distractions appear at every turn. Both darkness and light contain deception. In darkness, He can seem far away. In light, it's easy to think that we can make it, that we can thrive, on our own.
All seasons should bring us to our knees. God is not a far off entity simply surrounding us with blessings so we can live life to the fullest how we want. He is not an entity simply surrounding us with blessings so we can live life to the fullest how we want. He is not one to abandon us the moment we are crushed in dispair or cry out that He has forsaken us.
He is with us every step f the way. He deserves, and demands, every moment, every breath of our lives. We are called to live and love as He has loved us, which isn't the vague, comfortable Christian life we so easily want to believe it is. We were created to find ourselves in who He is and learn what it looks like to thrive in who we were created to be.
Haiti is one of those niches for me. My heart for Haiti has only deepened since I've been there. I'm still reflecting on how He has worked on my heart those two short weeks and how He is continuing to. I still find myself dropping to my knees in prayer when I think of the people I met there. Only a week since I flew home, I find myself scrounging for more pictures and more stories of glimpses of His glory as well as of brokenness.
I have no grand, elaborate stories to tell of how mightily He rocked my world. Instead, there is an overflowing joy in who He is. A deep desire to know Him more. A peace that surpasses all understanding. An ache to not only continue serving here but to return to Haiti as well. I can't make anyone's jaw drop with miraculous stories. But I know His love a little more deeply. I'm encouraged, thankful, and refreshed, and the opportunity to thrive a bit more right where I'm at is worth volumes more than a mission trip high that quickly fades.
So here's to learning long after the plane ride home and thriving in everyday opportunities. Here's to knowing who He is a little bit deeper and therefore finding ourselves in Him. Here's to His timing, His plans, and His glory. Here's to finding our niche, whatever our circumstances.
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