What If You're Complaining About What You Prayed For?
My husband recently shared something with me that God had placed on his heart. It was a message he felt he needed to give me but was almost hesitant to share and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.
Change your perspective.
Sometimes the very things we're complaining about today are the same things we once prayed for.
Whew! Let that sink in for a minute… it’s still sinking in for me.
How many times have we prayed for something, worked hard to achieve it, cried over it, and asked God to make a way? Then, when He finally opens that door, we become so consumed with everything that comes with it that we forget we once asked Him for it.
I’ve prayed for opportunities, but complain when my schedule gets full.
I’ve prayed for growth, but become frustrated with the responsibilities that come with growing.
I’ve complained about cleaning, but I’m cleaning the home that’s lived in that God blessed me with.
I’ve complained about preparation but preparing a contract that God has blessed me with.
We pray for a business, a career, a family, or a new season of life, but sometimes get so overwhelmed managing those blessings that we forget to appreciate them.
Now, don't misunderstand me. Being grateful doesn't mean we won't get tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed. We're human. And sometimes we need to rest, reset, and even make some changes.
But there's a difference between acknowledging that something is difficult and forgetting that it's also a blessing.
That was the reminder I needed.
Instead… I will prepare for these tasks and when I feel the complaining creeping in, I’m going to thank God for the blessing.
Are We So Busy Chasing What's Next That We're Missing What's Now?
Sometimes we don't allow ourselves to live in the moment because we're too busy chasing the next task.
We accomplish something we've worked hard for, and before we can even celebrate, we're already asking ourselves, "Okay, what's next?"
The next goal. The next project. The next deadline. The next thing on the to-do list.
And I'm guilty of it, too!
I love planning. I love setting goals. I love checking things off my list. But sometimes I must remind myself that everything doesn't have to lead to another accomplishment.
Sometimes the accomplishment deserves a moment of its own.
A moment to sit back and say, "God, thank You. I remember when I prayed for this."
A Different Perspective Changes Everything
God’s message reminded me that sometimes nothing about our circumstances needs to change immediately.
Sometimes it's our perspective that needs adjusting.
Instead of focusing only on what hasn't happened, maybe I need to celebrate everything that has.
Instead of rushing into the next season, maybe I need to appreciate the one God has me in right now.
Because what if the life we're so busy trying to improve is already filled with things we once asked God to give us?
Before WE Move on to the Next Thing…
Take a moment today and look around. Think about the things that once existed as a prayer and now is your reality.
For me planning is important, but so is being present in the life I'm living today.
I don't want to be so busy asking God for what's next that I forget to thank Him for what's now.
So today, I'm changing my perspective.
Grateful to my husband for delivering a message from God. Sometimes it’s hard to tell people hard things and God probably knew I wouldn’t have heard Him so he sent the message by my husband.
Until next time!