As I was looking through some of my old journals, I came across an entry that really spoke to me in my current state. It's funny to me how God uses situations that we go through in the past to help us in our future.
Once upon a time (Don't those four little words automatically peek your interest? It better! lol)......Like I was saying....Once upon a time, I was watching a movie with two of my friends. I had already seen the movie prior to watching it with them. Throughout the entire movie they kept talking and commenting on EVERY scene. Seriously, it was like every 30 seconds. Then, they would ask me what would happen next instead of waiting to figure it out on their own. Needless to say, I was extremely annoyed. In my head I was thinking- oh my goodness, just watch the movie!! It was that night I discovered a new pet peeve of mine. I hate when people talk during movies! lol
What was far more enlightening than me discovering a new fact about myself was, God totally spoke to me through that situation. He likened my pet peeve to my relationship with Him. He said that I need to wait for what He has for me and enjoy the ride. Don't stress about what is happening or what is going to happen next. Don't try to figure out the mystery of the story, because then it will ruin the thrill that comes with suspense. It is far more enjoyable to watch a movie without knowing what is about to happen next or without knowing the ending.
Often times, we are my nagging friends wanting to know what is taking place in the movie that is our lives. We worry about what happens next instead of patiently waiting for the story to unfold. How boring, if you ask me! I wonder why we continue to worry and get anxious when we know that the writer of our movie is the most creative, exciting, loving, innovative writer EVER! Why would we not be at peace or excited to wait for the next scene? It is an exhilarating thing to be in suspense. It's exciting to go about not knowing what will happen next- even though it may not feel like it all of the time.
God is the author of our stories. He wants us to rest in knowing that he knows what happens in the next scene and He is already there, ready to watch it/walk it out with us. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." My guess is that we've all heard this verse a million times over, but that doesn't mean that it is played out or that it is not still true for YOU today! When does the word of God ever get old or played out? Never, in my opinion. He knows how it will all play out. His plans for us are good. Let us enjoy the ride.
Thankfully, God has tons more patience than I when it comes to people talking during a movie. But, I think we share the same sentiment....SHUTUP AND JUST WATCH! Now, if only I can not do to Him what annoys me so badly ;-)
The movie of our lives is absolutely Oscar award winning! So, let us pull up a chair next to our Omniscient Friend as we watch the story unfold before our eyes. But, let's try watching it with hearts full of hope and anticipation, not mouths full of worry and fear.
