The Power of Our Experiences

There are people everyday who are questioning everything about their life. Why certain things have happened to them; Why did life take these turns; How did I get here? Have you asked yourself these questions? Probably so, and there is a good possibility that someone reading this now, asking those very same questions. And the reality is that almost every single person sooner or later, will come to a cross roads and ask themselves, What now?

The picture of a rear view mirror speaks of the importance of being able to take a look back from time to time. We can not and should not live in the past, and the past for many does not define who we are, because the Bible says  "That anyone who is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have past away and all things have become new"  2 Corinthians 5:17. There is a fresh start in life through Jesus, thankfully.

There is, however, times when we need to take a good look at where we have been.  It's those times in our life where we are evaluating where we are going. Which way am I supposed to go; What am I supposed to do?  We can take a look back at our experiences and probably gain a little insight on what it is that God wants us to do in life for Him.

Anytime someone asks a company for employment, the first question they will ask is: "What experience do you have?"  They want to know what your qualifications are. Thankfully, our Heavenly Father qualifies us. He is our Character Reference. But during the time of finding "our place" or figuring out what to do; while asking the Lord for guidance, we can look back and see the things that He has brought us through and might find some clues in what He would have us do. Often times God will have us pour into others from our own experiences, showing them that when we trust God and give our problems to Him; He will rescue, restore and give a fresh start to all who need it. That is the purpose of your testimony. The power of your experiences.

So if you feel that you are at a crossroads and you are not sure what you are to do, do this:  Always seek God first, and take a look back and remember what He has brought you through, knowing that He is with you every step of the way. You probably will find clues in how you, with His help and direction of the Word, can be an Ambassador for Christ.  Always look for that "Next Step" through prayer and reflection.  In your time spent alone with God while reading His Word, He Will speak to YOU!  Just trust in Him.

Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank You today for each person who is at the place of finding out who they are in You.  Fill each of them with Your Purpose and Wisdom, as they seek You in prayer and through Your Word.  Bless them, keep them in Your hand for it is the safest place for them to be.  Use them mightily for Your Kingdoms cause, in Jesus Name, Amen.