My image of me fell short of God's image of me. Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “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.” God planned more for me than I planned for myself. and now at this time in my life, I am walking into a new season, that I had not imagined. It took some intensive time with God and even a period of time that I consider 'trial by fire' for me to accept and even embrace God's plan for me. The last twelve months have been challenging and it often seemed like just as I was leaving one challenge behind, another one was already on the horizon. But now I realize that all of those problems were a part of the refining process that forced me to 'lean not' on myself and the things that I could control. But to simple 'lean in' to my Creator who controls the universe.
I want to encourage someone who may be secure in who they think they are, but deep down inside, long for more. God has plans for you. To receive those plans sometimes we have to go through some periods when nothing seems to be going right. But once we are willing to let go of who we want to be and embrace who God wants us to be, we are walking in His perfect plans for our lives. The path may not be easy and there will be doubts and fears. (I know because I had had my share of them) But trust the process, rely on His plan, and know that God has so much more for you.
What do you see in the mirror? What does God see when he looks at you?