It all started with two simple words...

“Because of your faith, it will happen.”  Matthew 9:29

Webster’s dictionary defines the word divine as follows: of relating to, or proceeding directly from God. Order is define as: a definite plan. So I interpret those two words together to mean that there is a definite plan for our lives that comes directly from God. 

A few months ago I was talking to a close friend of mind about all of the things that we had gone through in our lives… Some of the stories had happy endings. Some of the stories weren’t so happy.  All in all we realized how each of the situations brought us closer to God and to understanding our purpose.  As we continued to talk the words divine order popped into my head.  I thought back over my life and how God had been there at just the right time.  I immediately felt a sense of relief. I had been delivered from my past. I was currently being carried through my present, and God had shown me visions of a victorious future. I couldn't complain...

*I can recall being down to my last few dollars during the very cold winter months of Northwest Arkansas. My heating unit in my house stopped working. My first thought was to cry like a baby. My second thought was to call my mom and complain about how I hated being so far away from family or how I longed for someone to live closer to look after such things as these. Without hesitation my mother provided me with the funds needed to repair the broken heater. I hated to ask my mother for help, but I didn't feel like I had anyone else to turn to. (Or so I thought.)

*There was the time that my transmission went out on my Saturn. I absolutely loved that car! I am known for always being on the go, so when I was stuck at home and had to catch rides with co-workers and friends I was not a happy camper. Again I called my mother. This time it was just to hear her voice and receive some much needed words of encouragement. In about a week, I signed the paper work for a brand new vehicle and I was back on the road again.

I can’t help but to smile as I think back on how I use to think or the things that I use to do.  It took me awhile to realize that it wasn’t just my mother coming to my aid. No; it was God working through her.  Nowadays when things go wrong I rarely jump to conclusions to quickly or call home to mama. Nope. Instead, I call up to Papa! He's all I need.  God has answered prayers for me before I can even utter the words and for that I can’t help but to be thankful as well as patient while I watch Him work in my life.

Divine Order…

Those two simple words comfort me when my money is low, when I'm feeling down, or when I just feel like giving up.  You may be going through some difficult times right now. Just know that God has a reason for every storm. Just look at each storm as another chapter to your life story with a happily ever after waiting for you at the end.

Be blessed,
Christy