Waiting for the Lord's Timing

Last night I was talking with my cousin, who is like a twin sister to me; we were discussing how often we get impatient on the Lord's timing. I often find myself wanting things down right now. No waiting, no growing, no patience. I want something done right away because I think it is best for me. Instead God steps in and says, "No, my child, you must wait for my timing because my timing is perfect." 

I shared a paraphrased verse from Habakkuk 2:3 with my cousin, "Faith in God includes Faith in His timing."

and another longer quote from Heather Lindsey:

"Are you patient with God? Meaning that if you've run into a problem or you aren't sure about something.. do you immediately try to solve the problem or do you stop and ask HIM what to do? I've learned that God will show you what to do BUT you have to LET HIM. You have to stop trying to take life into your hands while getting pressured by society to "make a decision" when you don't know what to do! be OK with telling people, "I don't know yet because God hasn't showed me what to do but when HE does show me, I will be sure to let you know. Until then, I may look foolish but I'm going to SIT here & trust Him. And you better believe my God always comes through." The end. 

Do you wait for the Lord's timing or do you dive head first into doing what you think is best? Does it turn out the way you want it to? Or does it often go array because it wasn't the right timing and impatience got in the way of God's plan? 

Do not forget that the Lord has a plan for you always even when it feels like He has turned aside from you. He is with you always and His plan for your life is perfect, incredible, beautiful, and everlasting. Do not lose faith in the One who will never desert you. You are loved. You are wanted. You are Beautiful. Live life to the fullest of what God has given you. Enjoy Life. Enjoy the simple things in life. And above all else cherish your life for it is a precious gift from God. 

Blessings,

J.C.Hart

Life. Learning New Things. Vulnerable.

I haven't written in forever because I've allowed life to keep me from doing what I love most - Writing. I'm learning that no matter how busy life is, I still need to try to write. 

I finished writing and editing my book this summer. With a few more read throughs, I'm hoping to send my book into an ebook company and printing company here in town!! I'm very excited to see my book finished and published soon! Finally finished after two years! :) 




I've been sitting here and staring at this blog post for two hours now and I have yet to find the words to describe what's been going on in my life. I'm just going to say I'm learning that all the years I've spent stuffing my emotions and covering up how I really feel have finally come back to bite me in the butt. God has been using close friends to teach me how to open up and become more vulnerable. It's been life altering and very eye opening to see how much junk I've stuffed down instead of released at the time emotions and situations occurred. Life is very bumpy right now, my moods swing from happy to depressed within hours - depressed the stronger emotion as of late. But God is teaching me to let go of the stress, the anger, the worry, the anxiety, the sadness, the loneliness, the craziness of life and let HIM take over. 

There is so much more going on than just those few words, but that's all I can put into words right now. It's taking a long time to rip my walls down and show the real me. The me that can't continue to fake being fine. The real me that is broken, ripped, falling apart. The real me that is trying to let go and let God come and pick up the pieces and put me back together.  

I don't have words of encouragement other than what others have offered me, but perhaps someone will find encouragement. Someone will know they are not alone. Because you aren't. There is always someone else going through the same thing you are, and God is always by our side. 

"The minute you think of giving up, think of the reason why you held on so long."

"Your skin isn't paper

don't cut it

Your face isn't a mask

don't cover it

Your size isn't a book

don't judge it

Your life isn't it a film

don't end it

You are BEAUTIFUL"

HAVE COURAGE

For God has not given us a 

spirit of fear, but of power

and of love and of a 

sound mind."

2 Tim. 1:7

"JESUS

be brave enough to surrender to HIM."

"HOPE

is the one 

Thing

STRONGER

than

FEAR."

LET GOD

"Pray Persistently

So many times, when we reach the end of our rope, we turn to prayer, but when our prayers are not instantly answered, we give up. Today, I want to encourage you to not only pray, but to pray persistently. Don't stress out trying to make things happen on your own. Give it all to God as you pray."

"Upon the palms of my hands I have written your name."

Isaiah 49:16