Oasis 4 Life

The Message in The Midst

(2-04-09)

I have come to learn thru my own experiences in life that sometimes it is not the particular situation that we must really pay attention to, but the lesson contained in the experience that we must take with us.  Life can certainly get messy as we face different situations and circumstances.  Some situations give us joy, happiness and wonderful memories.  Some situations we face can cause hurt, pain, anger, guilt, shame, and a barrage of other emotions.  The question is, how have you been handling your situations?  Are you still asking, "God why me?"  Are you still trying to figure out what you did to be going thru this? 

          Well let me give you a little help.  Change your attitude and focus.  Instead of asking why me, ask yourself, "How can I learn from this situation?".  Try asking God, "What do you need me to do God?".  You can also realize: IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU!

Sometimes we go thru circumstances and situations to learn lessons to pass on to others.  God will also allow us to go thru situations that put us in a position to protect or cover those around us.  We must face obstacles in order to mature and grow into the person God has destined us to be.  We must face challenges and growing pains to remove and let go of all the unnecessary baggage we pick up.  We have to learn who we are and then learn God?s purpose in our lives so that we are able to be affective in the tasks He has assigned us. 

          Ask yourself, "What is my message in all of this mess?".  And once you ask yourself this question, be ready for the answer.  Sometimes what you hear may not make you feel all warm and cuddly inside.  It may make you mad, it may even hurt your feelings, but the message is always intended to grow and mature you as a person God can and wants to use.  

So, what is your message?

• Do you need to change your perspective? 
• Do you need to change your attitude? 
• Do you need to be more giving?
• Do you need to be more receptive? 
• Do you need to let go of old hurts and pains?
• Do you need to let go of excess baggage?
• Do you need to let go of people?
• Do you need to learn how to share (your lessons that is)?

Start asking yourself some questions so you can get your message in the midst of your mess! And don?t forget to pass on the lessons to the person or people God puts in front of you for you to share with.  Don?t forget, one of your messages could be about selfishness. Learn how to share the lessons and the blessings and help somebody else!