God's way

When you have exhausted all your ways, when you have used all your resources, when you have stumbled across a new journey which is dim, isolated and full of thorns; you may be hopeless, but remember, there is always His way. He has purposefully closed all doors and made them difficult to lead you to the best place. A place full of blessings, love, humility, and guidance. That place is the moment you turned with abundant worship of Him. You tried all you could, you failed in your ways, yet He allowed you to go to Him. This journey is your purpose. This is your goal. You may only understand a fraction of the journey now, but you will in time see the journey as a fraction of your success.

Throughout our lives, we will embark on many journeys. Some will be short-lived, and others will be long and difficult. These journeys will define us. They will allow our character to blossom with beautiful radiation. Yet, there will always be a journey that will turn out to be our defining point. A journey that will not only define us, but will lay out a blueprint for our lives. Throughout our lives we will never forget this moment which led us to our current success.

What is this moment? You may see it as hardship, others may see it as waste, some will mock at the simplicity of it, yet God put you in that very moment, because He knew without that moment, you would not be successful. That moment is your face in the floor praising and seeking God's help. Yes, every time God prepares us for greatness, He allows us to go through a process of refinement. The process starts by understanding God. A process that starts with prostration and that continues with striving.

Through perseverance and failure, we become frustrated, our patience is tested, our ways are exhausted, but we continue pushing forward hoping God will make a way. We pray and pray some more. We continue this journey for days, years, decades and more, but we never stop. Why do we keep going? Could it be our hopes for success. Or maybe our lack of power and knowledge. Whatever it is, it is His way.

You see, God was silent all along. He taught you perseverance. He beautified your character. He allowed you to strive so others could strive with you. He made you beautiful so others can look up to you. When you have grown to the person God wants you to be, you will see that the journey is a fraction of your success. Why? Because the journey was a step to greatness, while the striving was continuous greatness. You changed the world in ways you never envisioned.

So, don't be hopeless because your prayers are not answered. God knows what you do not know. When He sees fit, He says 'YES'. When he sees opportunity he says 'WAIT'. But when He sees blessings He remains 'SILENT'. What about when God says 'NO'? That is when God wants you to take a leap for something greater.

─F.D