Process

Good Afternoon,

 I read something a while back that stated that God is a God of process. Got me to thinking about process, the advantages and challenges that are inherent in process. The trouble is the way I would “do” process is very different then how the Lord seems to work us through his Heavenly processes.  What I appreciate about the human, man made processes is that there is a definite start and finish. The finish line is seen right from the beginning. In life, goals are decided on, actions taken, road maps and directions are all based on those goals. When the task is begun the deadline is understood. 

Funny how working through the Lords processes of our lives we have very little insight,  generally enough to get us to the next step. The conclusion to the process is often unseen. We move often in darkness. And the Lords timing well, He is never in a hurry so His heavenly clock does not tick neary as fast as I want. Waiting is calculated in human processes and yet in the Lords process’s we ultimately have very little control of timing.   And lastly being detailed deficient, God in his infinite wisdom is kind of picky. He knows what is best for me as his child and will persevere with me until I chose to learn the lesson and graduate from one process and very often move on to the next. The processes we go through are our biography of transformation. It is hard, it is time consuming and detail specific. Through the struggle this is what I know to be true. In my weaknesses, His strength is evident.  In my aversions to a life of transformation He loves me through it and at the end, I have yet another experience in which I can say without a doubt, that my God is faithful..have you experienced that with Him?

Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner. 

 

1 Peter 4:12-13
Journey On,

3 Responses to “Process”

  1. Kristi Butler Says:

    My friend, I’m praising Him for His faithfulness with you. Yes, waiting and “the process” are hard…but we know that He who began a good work will be faithful to complete it!!

    By the way, I loved your “inside out” post too!!!

    Blessings!

  2. Anonymous Says:

    Is that PRO-cess or PRA-cess first of all? ;) Great post as usual girly. Love “biography of transformation” - that rocks.

    Have I experienced this? Without doubt.

  3. Janel Says:

    Is that PRO-ess or PRA-cess? ;)

    Great post as usual - love this part - “biography of transformation”

    Have I ever experienced it? Without a doubt and what a blessing.

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