SUPER-SIZED WORD PT 2

I speak from experience. There was a time that I was constantly seeking God for “a word”. I needed a word about my finances, about my career prospects, and my future. Like a fortune teller, I’d constantly hunt for a sign or wonder. I wanted the stars to align with my name. I wanted a stranger to walk up to me at a Starbucks and tell me, "Thus sayeth the Lord!" I wanted to hear His voice- telling me when to turn left, versus right. Slowly, however, I started to realize a pattern from the Lord.

I kept badgering God about “direction” and I kept getting convicted about different areas and behaviors in my life. I’d ask God about my job, and the Holy Spirit would say, “You need to apologize to your husband for how you spoke to him this morning.” I’d ask God for a word about my daughter’s school prospects. Instead, I’d hear, “You have unforgiveness in your heart. Bring that to me.” I’d go to Him about finances, He’d respond with a conviction about gossip. 

I was TIGHT. I was frustrated because it felt like God just... didn't care. I complained to my friend, “I feel like God keeps correcting me instead of encouraging me. I want direction. I need a [prophetic] word. I keep getting convicted.” Suddenly, revelation sunk in and stuck out at the same time. Like a bright red banner, flying wide across my face, God revealed that He was trying to do a work in me. 

Hebrews 12:7-10 "For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected? We all should welcome God's discipline as the validation of authentic sonship. For if we have never once endured his correction it only proves we are strangers and not sons".

Proverbs 15:32 "Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding".

Proverbs 3:12 "For the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights".

John 15:1-2 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

God isn’t indifferent about our lives and the choices we make. He cares. He cares about the things that we care about- like a father to a child. Also, let's not get it twisted... God is VERY MUCH still in the miracle-working business. He's kind enough to show us his power and glimpses of His glory. Nevertheless, God won't forsake the things that matter most in our growth. To God, that will always be the health of our heart.