Yes, you heard me... I said my life is PERFECT! If you were to look up the definition of perfect you would find something similar to this:
per·fect
[adj., n. pur-fikt; v. per-fekt]
adjective
1.
conforming absolutely to the description or definition of anideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
2.
excellent or complete beyond practical or theoreticalimprovement: There is no perfect legal code. The proportions ofthis temple are almost perfect.
3.
When I think of the PERFECT life I don't think of Hollywood's version of boy meets girl, boy and girl fall and love, boy and girl get married, boy carries girl off into the sunset. No instead, I give the claim that my life is truly perfect because of someone better.... someone who is willing to give it all up for me, even die for me. And because I have chosen to have him in my life, he has risen in from battle like a knight in shining armor ready to sweep me off my feet. He has truly made my life perfect... He is Jesus Christ.
With Him I have realized that all things are possible, even the inevitable. I promise you, that just because I have the perfect life, does not mean everything is always perfect. Yes, I am very blessed to have a loving and supporting family and group of friends who are willing to help bring me a new bed or store my "priceless possessions" until I'm ready to go through them. But at the same time, my family and I still have our moments. I still get annoyed with my parents from time to time, or frustrated with my mom for her requests to come home and go through boxes (the same ones I swear I've already gone through six months before). And yes, I am human, I do make mistakes, but when I fall down, I am blessed to be able to lean on Him to help me pick myself right back up. In addition, I too am guilty for wanting to hurry things along, do things my own way and in my time, and doubt myself- and even sometimes him. However, it is through these moments and these times when I come to realize that I need too lean on Him more, and allow Him to support me and trust in His desires, while laying down my selfish attitude and behaviors at His feet.
Having the Perfect Life, means trusting fully in Him and relying in Christ to take care of all my needs and desires. Which means, not worry about tomorrow, how much money is owed on the credit card bill, or what grade level I will be teaching next year. Or having to endure the loss of a loved one or friend far beyond their time. Or wondering why some people always seem to be blessed with better opportunities than you. Yes, I am single, and yes sometimes I wish I had someone special, on earth, to share this Ministry with... but in the end, nothing can beat living my life through Christ, with Him loving me, guiding me, willing to do anything for me. My decision a month ago to fully change the direction of my life to live for Him instead of for me, has been one of the best decisions I have made. He was willing to lay His life down for me, to pursue me, and live for me. Who could ask for a better life's story and love story than this. Isn't that what the perfect life is. Living and serving for Him and the needs of His children is one of the greatest gifts and experiences I could ask for. I do not know how far this blog will go or if it will make a difference, but being able to make the difference to one person is a far greater gift than any amount of money could bring.
I think Tuesday's devotion says it best: "As divine order takes hold in my mind, disturbing thoughts are stilled, and their disruptive influence in my life and environment ceases. Peace permeates my heart, understanding fills my thoughts, and harmony infuses my relationships"
There is nothing more I need or want. He provides me with food, shelter, and clothing. Though Christ I can do anything, but I must be will to continually lay it all down to Him and trust in His will for my life. I will also be the first to admit that having, and holding onto, the perfect life does require continued patience and perseverance in faith. My life came with the price... the price of Christ's death on the cross..Which is why I know it is important that I strive to work with Him to build our relationship, taking quiet time each day to spend with Him and listen to Him.
For as Psalm 16:11 states: "You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
Building up any relationship takes time and work. But with Him, in my life, everything is wonderful and perfect!
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