I have to see through what has already begun. I am walking through what biblically is called the refiners fire. It is a reference to gold in which the heat is turned up on the metal and the impurities will rise to the surface. This is what has been going on inside me since week one of coming to Guatemala. God is bringing my faults, weaknesses, pain and strengths to a level in which it can be given over to him. I am being freed of all that this world has driven me to become. The darkness and evil is losing its foot hold from within me and I am gaining purpose, guidance and value through his eyes. I no longer desire to walk in the flesh or in my own strength. Instead I choose the path that has been created for me. I believe in God the Father, the Creator and I will not, I refuse to be ashamed. He is real; I pray to him and he responds to me.
I’ve grown tired of searching for somewhere to belong. I’ve never valued or sought after the things of this world that mean nothing in the end. Instead I choose to serve; to impact this world in a positive way, to lead people to his goodness and to his word. God has given us the power of choice and awaits for us to say yes. I say Yes Lord! I do not expect everyone to understand and I know this will be a difficult journey. But I know happiness like never before in my life. I know my own heart and I want it to match what God sees it to look like. I’ve stepped into this refiner’s fire and to get out now would be to revert back to my old ways. If you are not moving forward, you are sliding backwards. Time does not stand still.
I have found hope and a sure way to achieve it and I will settle for nothing less than the miraculous. In God life is abundant and anything is possible. So surround yourself with the people who will challenge you to be the greatness instilled within you. And be the influence you wish to leave behind on this world. With God it will be more than you can ever imagine.
I AM FREE
