There was a time, more recent than I am proud of, when I was tired of being so limited in my understanding of the Lord that I had no real relationship with Him.  I spent most of my Christian walk doing the things my church leadership told me were the right things to do…tithing, praying (in a limited way), reading the Word of God (at least in church) and wishing, hoping and crossing my fingers that something good would happen to me.  As I became a little more mature as a person, I realized that I had a vision of God that was so small, I don’t think I had ever really believed He would do anything for me.  I didn’t deserve it…at least that was what I thought.  I desperately needed a new vision of God.

One evening, very late, I had trouble sleeping and had begun to fight the dark thoughts I had been having because of a situation I was facing in my life.  I cried out to God, through tear-filled eyes and on my knees…trying to stifle the sobs I felt in my soul but could not silence.  It was a gut wrenching night, indeed.  As I laid back in my bed, I felt a warm, comforting feeling come over me.  I began to feel a peace I had never, ever felt.  The Holy Spirit had calmed my worried spirit.  It was more amazing than I have words to describe to you on this page.  Later that morning, I wrote down, as best I could, what the experience was like.  I pray you will be sincerely encouraged by it…and know that God really is a “very present help in the time of trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1 New King James Version)  God is so much bigger than anything we can go through.  I learned that for myself as I began to see God in a new and wonderful way.

My new vision…be blessed:

‘I sat with the Lord early this morning and He showed me a new vision of Himself.

He was dressed in brilliance and His presence warmed my face as I looked toward Him.

His hand touched my head and my thoughts turned from doubt to confidence.

His arm reached around my shoulders and I felt a mighty strength come over me.

His eyes looked into my eyes and I beheld His Love for me in such a way that I can never look
at anyone again without seeing them through the veil of compassion.

My heart quieted as I beheld His countenance and He spoke softly into my ear.

What He said to me penetrated my very being and I understood His purpose for my life.

All fear and doubt went out of my mind and my spirit experienced a true, lasting peace.

I no longer believed I was insignificant.

I knew, in that instance, I was important to Him
and to the world He created me for.

I began to see my dreams fulfilled and my hopes re-established.

I knew wisdom for the first time in my life.

What He said to me He will say to all, who have ears to listen.
Astounding in its simplicity, powerful in its significance…He said,
“My darling one, I love you.”

With the hearing of those six words, I was changed.’

After that night, my vision of God was no longer of an unreachable, unapproachable deity that thought so little of me that my problems would go un-addressed.  God really does love me…as He really does love you.  I now see God as a real help in my trouble, a provision in my lack,  a restorer of my identity.  If we are to follow Him, we must have a true vision of Him.  Allow Him to show Himself to you in your life.

Receive a new vision of God…one that will move you to be all you were created to be and give you the confidence to live your life in freedom.  You are important.  You are designed with purpose.  You will flourish in the things God has for you. Believe that you will…and believe in Him so that you can live free and blessed.

Until next post…VW1