I was talking to my husband the other day about how I approach God sometimes. Honestly, I can feel like a little girl throwing a fit — telling Him what I want, how badly I want it, and trying to convince Him it’s something I need.
My sons and I have had these kinds of conversations too. And when they come to me that way, I listen. Then I gently explain that sometimes what they’re asking for is a want, not a need, and that patience is often part of the process.
That’s how I imagine God listens to me when I come to Him complaining. He’s there. He listens. But He wants what’s best for me — and that often means waiting.
In this season, God is doing a lot of work on my heart. He’s revealing areas that need refining, and it’s showing up in how I respond to challenging situations. It’s not easy to be constantly stretched, but if God is working on my heart, I want to set everything else aside to do what He’s asking of me.
Because I know this — purpose is found in His purpose for me.
I don’t want to waste time chasing after things that were never meant for me. I’ve done that before. And when I catch myself stomping my foot and saying, “That’s not fair,” I know it’s time to look deeper — to re-evaluate my heart.
When I talk things through with my husband, he helps remind me that our wants aren’t always wrong. God just uses those moments to refine us, to realign our hearts, and to guide our steps back toward His plan.
Just like gold is refined in the fire, God refines our hearts and our lives.
So in this season, I’m learning to lay down my wants and embrace God’s will — trusting that His plan is far more beautiful than anything I could ever imagine.
And if you’re in this season too, know you’re not alone. God’s challenges are like His calling — guiding us, shaping us, and directing us toward His beautiful plan for us!
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