Where God Wants Me to Be

I reminded myself something today, and it made me want to think about it further. The topic is this: realizing that where you are right now is where God wants you to be.

I know, nothing profound. Seems rather obvious.

But here's the thing. Often I have found myself dissatisfied with situations in my life and around me. Situations that I have no control over. I think "Oh, I can't wait to get out of here." I think about how wonderful things will be once they change.

But to constantly be seeking change... is this the way we should be handling things?

God has a special purpose for your life.  I am here in Ontario. Another is in the other side of the world. We may never meet. But God has designed us to live lives that honour him -- in whatever environment we find ourselves in.

Instead of looking at how different your situation right now could be, look at your situation right now and think about how God has designed it specifically for you. In every trial and situation, there is a lesson to be learned - and a blessing to take away with you. I really do believe that.

God has a purpose and a plan for me here. No one else can fill my shoes, and I can't fill anybody else's shoes.

From now on, I want to look at my life through different eyes. How can I serve God with all my heart? How can I be a blessing today, right now, this week?

Where God plants me, I want to take root and grow.