Favor

I had to laugh at myself yesterday morning.  The day before I had stepped out on a limb and was certain it would break and I would come tumbling down.  I worried all day after taking this step.  Constantly I was fighting every negative thought with a good one, yet worry was causing that branch to bend and twist beneath me.  The positive thoughts finally strengthened this limb I was balanced on and I let it go until morning. The first thing I did when I woke was check my account and God had worked it all out in my favor.  Silly girl. 

Favor.  I have God's favor over my life.  I don't have to be in control of every single detail. Now I am a control freak so sometimes I forget that and God has to remind me, okay a lot of times.  He did just that in this situation.  Today, while I was working, I noticed a tiny post-it I had taped to my desk.  On it, I had scribbled the words that had been spoken over me, "blessed and highly favored."  That's it.  I AM BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED!  All I have to do is claim it and walk in it.  I found myself laughing again, if only I had remembered this two days ago when worry was taking over.  Yes, I needed that reminder from God and I have no doubt I will need more.  But I am thankful for a patient Father, willing to guide me in the right direction when I begin to stray or need a reminder of who is in control.  Listen for that whisper, that guidance you know can only come from above and you too can be blessed and highly favored.

~ Chelle
    1/9/14