Back So Soon

I did not think I would come back to this so early. I guess it's been a little more than a month? God had his mysterious plans for me. I can't say I fully enjoyed the ride at the time, but, in retrospect, it is definitely something I could smile about.

I am now in a new environment, a new place with new people, but the same old self with the same spiritual walk. I can say with confidence that God has especially been speaking clearly to me through the Bible for the past few days, a lot of encouragements and promises.

The reason I wanted to write today was because I was reminded of a story I have read in the past. I read an excerpt from a book that recalled a dream. A man was in a boat floating in a lake. Suddenly a large wall came up in front, blocking his path. Then God asked how He should let the man pass. The man did not ask to go around the wall, nor did he ask for the wall to collapse. Rather, the man asked God to let him go over. Thus, the lake started overflowing with water, and he traveled safely above.

I could not remember a time I had overcome hardship. In my prayer, I always asked for ways out, less work, less suffering, less hardship. I really do not think it is too bad to ask for such help, but at times, I now know for sure that God wants us to overcome.

Playing the game to break the game, maybe? RISE