Nobody told me the road would be easy. As I am posted up in the part taking in the scenario on this Autumn day, I am contemplating my affairs, essentially getting my life in order. An ongoing assignment for me is dealing with and confronting my emotional challenge
My life is no different from anyone else ‘s. I tend to be sensitive to my needs and uncompromising about being addressed. The idea of being sensitive to my needs is no new one. What’s different is that I am more vocal and in tune with not accepting anything contrary to my expectations.
I retreat to solitude to replenish myself. No different than Moses going to the mountain top, Jesus going to the wilderness, or Muhammad going to the cave. Withdrawing yourself from the presence of others is critical for your emotional, physical, and, of course, spiritual well-being.
Being immersed in others’ affairs allows one to avoid the emotional toxicity prevalent in human affairs. We all need an opportunity to pursue our personal development without being subject to the whims of others. Making allowances for ourselves prevents us from being consumed or distracted by the expectations we place on others to be the people we want them to be.
In reality, we each have our own growth patterns and journeys to follow. It’s unrealistic to impose on others’ personal growth and separate the terms of their development. We move to our beat and understanding, and it’s an appointed time for you to experience your designated transformation and reinvention.
We do not compromise ourselves when we yield to our understanding of the cyclical nature of life and the need to embrace change. We do our best and move according to our knowledge and insight into navigating life well.
Putting our trust in the Lord is a prime example. I know what I know now about the presence of the Lord in my life. His presence was always there, but I was not aware of it or operating in a manner consistent with his will. I knew he existed, but was unaware he was an intricate component of my being.
I had someone to refer to who told me to seek guidance from the Lord. In my naive way of thinking, I responded that I did not want to burden the Lord with my problems. I was ignorant and did not think the Lord was my source of comfort and consolation. But when I looked over my life, as clueless as I was, the Lord had his loving arms of protection around me.
unaware of his presence, he made provisions for me. I was receptive to the Lord’s ways and his guidance. When I began to study the word of the Lord in biblical lore, something was activated in me that made my thirst for his ways unquenchable. I had a thirst, and I began to connect the dots.
I have begun studying and look forward to his presence and discussions with like-minded individuals. It became a way of life and an opportunity to speak in the service of my wife’s house of worship. I knew then that I had found my forum, awakening the sleeping giant in me. There was no turning back.
Years later, I began more extensive research alongside my writing, leading to the publication of my first book. Speaking about it and writing about it was time to live a life consistent with the will of the Lord, which is why I am. Here, at this appointed time, I am in solitude to capture the moment. The Lord has ordered my steps to best suit his will in my life.
I am living a life that I could only dream about. Now, the Lord is giving me the desires of my heart, and I am living my best life.