I was inspired by Family Christian to write this blog post based on Kyle Idelman’s newest devotional “40 Day’s to Lasting Change” . I want to break the book down into weekly devotional entries and make it a series of posts that will be posted every Thursday. Today I will start the series with day #1 ,and I couldn’t be more excited! Enjoy.
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Week #1: 40 Weeks to Lasting Change
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. - Psalm 119:18
Have you ever witnessed someone have an “AHA” moment, or have one of your own? I have. It can be a spiritual awakening that knocks us to our knees, or a gentle tap that starts with an idea. It can come in many forms. Ours came with the word cancer, yours may be through words, actions, or ideas. However it comes, it transforms.
God’s timing for our “AHA” may not be your timing. You see, God knows all things, including our hearts, and our needs. He perfectly orchestrates what is best for us and waits for that moment. “AHA”
When we get our “AHA” it will be perfect, and revealing. It will make you ask God “What are you trying to tell me?”, open my eyes to all that you have for me. Whatever it is, show me with your eyes, prepare me.
If you haven’t had an “AHA” moment and you’re praying for one, hang on, live in expectation for it. It will come. Hang on to every word, every promise God has for us. My favorite promise inspired my blog name.
“For I know the plans I have for you”, says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.” - Jeremiah 29:11-12
He will listen when we pray. There are day’s when I feel too exhausted to pray, but if we pray he promised to listen, even if it’s a prayer of “God please help me today” and that’s all we can mumble out. When we are waiting it can be so hard to pray, but know that God knows your prayer before you speak it. He’s our Daddy, he can tell when something is wrong, just like I can tell when something is wrong with one of my kids. They don’t even have to tell me, I just know, and I scoop them up and hug them and tell them I love them. God loves you even more!
What “AHA” moment are you waiting for? Pray for it. Expect it. Wait for it.
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What a wonderful post! I don’t have an AHA moment but I do know that our Heavenly Father listens to us. And He hears us and strengthens us so that we can endure the challenges we face. Thank you for an inspirational post.
Thank you for sharing Diana! 🙂
Wow. I don’t have a major “AHA” moment, but maybe lots of little ones. Having my daughter really brought into perspective how short this life is, and I don’t want to spend it doing something I don’t enjoy. So after much thought, I quit my job. Hopefully that works out, but I believe that it will. Great post!
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These are great moments, and yes I believe it can be little ones as well. 🙂 Thank you for sharing with me!
I have had many AHA moments in my life. My most recent was in 2012. my husband lost his job I was working, then I went to doctor for what I thought was severe heartburn, I went to a specialist. Only to find I was pregnant with our daughter, but I was on birth control, we have 4 kids she will make number 5. through this we found out how great God really is at taking care of his kids. we didn’t buy one thing we actually had double. we truly did not know how we were going to do it
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When those babies are suppose to come they are going to come! I have four and the thought of five is exhausting. LOL! God is so good to provide.
Kyle Idelman is a wonderful writer. I have read some of his books myself. You actually used one of my favorite Bible Verses, Jeremiah 29:11-12, that verse gives me such hope when I’m worrying about things to come in my life.
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That is my life verse Brenda! I hold it close. 🙂 Thank you for reading.
I have so many devotionals and never finish any of them, I really want to get back into it.
I have a hard time too, so that is why I am breaking this one down into weeks. God bless!
My hubs calls those moments benchmarks and they’re so exciting to witness or experience! This sounds like a great series, looking forward to reading more!
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Benchmark is such a great word for these moments too, and yes they are exciting to see happen in someone’s life. Thank you for stopping by!
My AHA moment was after a tragedy happened to one of my kids and then I miscarried the next year….I realized I needed to be more dependent on the Lord for my strength….I didn’t have any left!
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When we have nothing left, He is still there! Yes, dependent on Him at all times. Thank you for reading Jamie.
Well my AHA moment came July 2007 when I lost everything to a house fire. It changed the way I view material things and how much we worry about material stuff. I am so thankful that we got out of the house. An entire community came together to help us. If it wasn’t for that fire I am telling you I would not be where I am tonight. God blessed us is all I can say.
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Wow, I can’t imagine a house fire! Joyce that is awesome that the community came together and helped you guys. That would totally change the way you see material things. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Ours was Aspergers for my son. I think life gives us these moments to refocus and realign priorities.
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I agree. It completely changes your focus! Thank you for sharing your “AHA” with me. 🙂