“Optimism is the foundation of
courage.”
Nicholas Murray Butler
Are you ready for the
possibilities? No, it’s not just another cute cliché but for many of us, a very
pertinent question. We are facing tough challenges, many of which are
unspeakable. And yes we are at the crossroads of life. It seems too costly, too
time consuming for making decisions without first thinking things through. Not
to mention we are tired of mistake after mistake. But stuff happens even with
our best planning! Our Best plans can be consumed with the breakdown or
dissolving of relationships, bumpy hurdles, mental/emotional fatigue and anguish
by the cup full. Then it’s a battle
against confusion ruling our thinking and earth shattering occurrences wrestling
us continually. We are literally
shifting our perspectives and modus operandi because of life’s uncertainties. These
uncertainties with their deep rooted implications often impact us all
spiritually, morally and ethically. The impact is often startling. It's a dismantling that may forever change us.
But, although it may feel like we are on shaky ground never to rebound--it’s
just that a feeling! Lord knows we need to look upward and inward!
One of my favorite poets, Nathan
Richardson posed the question that speaks of our willingness and readiness for
change. It’s a barometer—our insight ( the indwelling Holy Spirit), a deep down mechanism that forecasts our
being ready for all the possibilities of newness – new adventures, new
thinking, new and positive relationships, new opportunities, and the plain
newness of life! Yes, it’s vital to envision newness in the midst of chaos.
God promises that he'll do a new
thing in you and me! Thank goodness this promise is not predicated on
circumstance.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now
it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the
wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 KJV
Often we imply that we are ready
for the possibilities, but we are not quite sure where to begin or which
direction to move towards. The thing I know for sure is: we must place momentum
and a resolute determination to get unstuck especially in our valley
experiences. As Reverend William Feaster enjoys saying, “We must give feet to
faith!” Yes, it’s imperative, we must initiate the spark! Let me share a
wonderful moment which really clarifies this point.
We believed we’d come together for
a house warming celebration, but God had so much more in store for us on
Saturday afternoon. We entered the apartment complex’s Community Room with joy
and anticipation. Our friend was a superb hostess that easily shared a heart of
thanksgiving. The many guests bounced through the door each carrying a gift.
The gifts opened revealed that they had been carefully and thoughtfully
selected: lovely and ornately decorated ceramic canisters, a crystal platter
etched with a swan, spunky kitchen and bath necessities and greeting cards
filled with personal messages. It was Christmas in late summer! You could
actually feel that what was occurring was the birth of something new. We were on
the cusp, witnesses of God doing a brand new thing! In our active assembling
what really resonated in my spirit, was that we were celebrating an end of a destructive
relationship and applauding our friend’s fresh transition of stepping out on
faith. We were spiritually looking forward with our dear friend to a better,
more vibrant tomorrow! This was a very public acknowledgement that: You’ve survived a public humiliation and a
broken heart but like a Phoenix
You too are not just a survivor, but an overcomer! Thank you Jesus!
Don’t you see friends, it’s time to
change our gaze and realize peaceful safe havens, shore up our energy to scale
and walk on new paths, witness new vistas and embrace new possibilities! God will make the way, you first must make
up your mind! I am thrilled about the anticipation of newness – assured in my heart
of the new possibilities awaiting me and you! In my husband, Richard’s words:
“Okay, possibilities, come on, I’m ready!” I pray your Easter week will
resurrect new and great possibilities for you and all that concerns you! So the
question remains, “Are you ready for the possibilities?”
Peace
and Blessings,
Linda
Mose Meadows:
http://eyesoffaithmagazine.blogspot.com/ and the author of: The Blessedness of Believing: A
Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises.
