herlucidlife

Remaining on the vine, the branch will die if it is separated from the vine. The branch will bear no fruit when it is disconnected from the vine. When the branch remains in the vine, the vine remains in the branch. It will not be barren, it will not be thrown into the fire like dead branches. It will live forever attached to the living water. When I say I am blessed I am not referring to material things, I am talking about the change of heart God has done in me. I am referring to the fruit of His Spirit He is growing in me. I am more than grateful that God has kept me attached even when I walked away. He didn’t throw me into the fire because He had chosen me for His glory. The thing about being a branch on the vine is that the owner can prune what He wants in order for more fruit to bear. 

I’ve been motivated to keep doing the work. God has been instilling discipline throughout twenty twenty-four. I kept showing up even when I did not feel like it. I kept going when the motivation was completely dead. It taught me that discipline is less about the goal and more about the spiritual growth that comes from relying on God when the outcome is not in view. I learned discipline is a form of faith in God’s plan, it’s giving up control and focusing on the simple task He has given. He showed me that discipline is the foundation and the root never goes dry when He is in charge of my drive. God showed me the road does not have to be perfect, I don’t even have to constantly enjoy it but I do have to give thanks and keep moving forward. The horizon is not as far away as I thought.

 I always thought the horizon was marriage or a booming career but He showed me the horizon is showing up when I don’t want to. It’s the small goals I reach through faith in God. It’s the way He changes my heart to be more like His. When I can look back and see how much I’ve changed. It’s the big things like voicing what I need and not allowing someone to talk me out of it. It’s finding joy in being content while working and moving forward. It’s focusing on our relationship more than finding a man. There’s some supernatural peace going on in my soul. The most beautiful thing is the depth can always go deeper. There is always more with God, never less. Sometimes when I read the word I often equate things like “an abundant life” and “all these things will be added to you” and “His plans for you is to prosper you, to give you hope and a future.” 

None of that has to do with earthly treasures. He is strictly talking about our relationship with Him and the ways knowing Him changes us. If intimately knowing God has not changed you then you’re doing it wrong. If the blood of Christ has not shifted your thinking, perspective and soul then something is off. God accepts us as is but He will never leave us that way. He never changes, we are the only ones that change for the glory of Him. Allow God space in your life to impact every inch of your being. Our lives also aid in transforming those around us.