"You Can't Be Negative in Your Negative"
This week has been very stressful.
I got some bad news on Tuesday that really threw off the rest of my week. I cried my heart out because I was so confused. As discussed in my last post, I’ve been waiting for God to give me this one thing I’ve been praying for, for the past year. This week, I found out I didn’t get it. I tried to stay positive but I just couldn’t. I felt as though I prayed for so long in vain. I thought maybe my prayers weren’t heard, or even maybe not enough. I just got so frustrated and let it all out.
The next day, guess what comes on “My Jesus Worship” playlist? God Will Make a Way by Don Moen. Coincidence? I think not. Two days later, I went to an event on campus and someone performed Made a Way by Travis Greene. Y’ALL. I had to fight tears because it felt as though God was literally right there speaking to me through this song.
God will show up in ways we don’t even expect. I was feeling so down and wanted nothing to do with Him, but I ended up at this event. I didn’t even intend to be paying attention at the event, but He fixed my focus. After hearing that song, it was clear to me that I was not there by accident and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Worship is my weakness and that’s how He called me back to remind me that everything is going to be okay.
Sometimes we don’t get the things we ask for. It may seem like it is the end of the world, but it’s not. I’m sure with whatever happened, God has something even better for us. We must remember to put our faith in God and praise Him even in the midst of hard times. One of Catalysts said this Sunday, “You can’t be negative in your negative.” Dwelling on what is wrong, won’t fix it. We have to be thankful for what God has given us and expectant of the blessing we are about to receive.
Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28, NLT)
Today, I got what I’ve been waiting for. Don’t ever think it’s really over. God’s timing is perfect. He will show up and show out.