Do you believe this? I mean, the Bible says it, and I do believe the Bible. But, truth be told, I’m struggling to convince myself these days that it’s true.

Here’s the deal. I’ve been crazy-train working my tail off. Little potential TMI transparency here… With no pay. It actually costs me money, that I question I should be spending, to house my email list and send my weekly devotional. I LOVE what I do, but I sacrifice my family, friends, husband, housework, and loads of other serving opportunities that arise, to follow a calling I’m not always 100% sure wasn’t a butt dial. (Sorry to be so crude.)

Oh, the “what if‘s” and worries that spiral into a funnel cloud over my baffled brain… Have I gotten this right? Will it be worth it? Is God‘s plan for me, and all this, really for good? I may impact a couple confused or thirsty souls, but is it worth the price I’ll pay? That price that others who need me have to pay?

What are you up to lately that you wonder if it’s really worth it?

When you grind out the hard, are you grinning ear to ear with joy and confidence that God has blessings waiting to shower on you for your obedience, as He promised? (or not?)

Geez, I wish I could smack that truth into my weary soul with jolts of assurance and energy.

Maybe we both need to level-set for a minute. Reality check with me, will you?

Here it goes…

Hey you! Hey me! Fighting the good fight, walking the rocky road. Following the lead of the Lord who called you…

Let me remind you… You are NOT exempt from His promises. We don’t have the liberty to twist His words or pick when they do and don’t apply. 

He said, “If you love me, and if you follow me, I WILL use all things in your life for good.” 

He said he has more in store than we can imagine. …Wow!

Friend, I think you and I both ought to soak that in. 

Believe it. And keep walking in faith.

Reflect: Are you working on something, and wondering if it’s worth it? Do you believe God has so much good ahead as you keep following His lead? 

Pray: Lord God, Some days I hear you clearly and follow with ease, while others are confusing and I question if I’m on the right path. Lord, I know if I cling to you, you will never steer me wrong. And if I follow your lead faithfully, my journey will be paved with more good than I could imagine. Help me hold tight to that. Thank you for that. In your perfect name. Amen.   

Seek The Word:  Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. (Ephesians 3:20)  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Have a blessed week!

Your friend, Keri Ann

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