Today I want to celebrate!!!  I recently received an unexpected blessing in my life.  I love surprises, especially when they are a divine gift from God!  I mean it’s one of those times in my life where I can honestly say without a shadow of doubt that God gave me this gift and that it is not just a coincidence.  There is no way the timing and the events could line up the way they did to receive this supernatural gift.

However, when I took time to reflect on this divine gift I realized something very powerful.  This beautiful unique gift from our creator was a result of my obedience.  I wish I could tell you that it was a simple act of me following a rule or simply saying yes to God when he called me to do something.  My obedience was a painful, hard and grueling process.  There were so many times I yelled at God and said, “I want to quite!  I want to give up right now!  It’s not worth the pain!” (and a few choice words that are not appropriate for a Christian blog….LOL)  My flesh wanted to throw in the towel because it was sick and tired of hurting so bad, but something inside of me, well the Holy Spirit inside of me would not let me give up.  No matter how many tears I cried or words I screamed, I remained obedient to His call for my life.  As a result of my act of obedience, I unexpectedly received the most incredible precious gift ever from my Heavenly Father.

Jesus tells us in John 16:33 “In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have overcome the world.”  It never stops amazing me how God uses pain and suffering to give us Divine Gifts.  What will you do the next time you have the option to remain obedient?

Honored to serve in Charlotte, North Carolina – Women’s Christian Life Coach