One would think that when committing or recommitting your life to the Lord, all of your problems would start to get better...

That you would all of a sudden gain this clarity about life.

Except it's life, there is no true clarity and there will always be problems that arise.

In fact, quite the opposite happens: things get worse, more problems and struggles arise when you commit your life to the Lord.

Life before was comfortable, now it's anything but. It's uncharted territory with tons of uncertainty.

Only one thing is for certain, with God there is nothing you can't do nor anything you can't overcome. I am 100% confident in that.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend upon your own understanding" -Proverbs 3:5

"Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal rock." -Isaiah 26:4

You see, when you recommit, or commit for the first time, your life to the Lord you start to relinquish the devils hold upon you.

You become a threat to him, whereas before he didn't have to worry.

So he pushes you. He tests you. He tries to get you to change your mind To turn your back on the decision you have made.

"Are you really sure this is what your want to do?" he's asking.

It's not always going to be pleasant. It's going to be hard. There are times when you are going to questions the decision you've made.

At my weak points, I struggle to hold onto my faith. But hold on to it I do. There is no way for me to understand everything at this moment for I don't His plan for my life. I don't know God's purpose for me yet. It's beyond my own understanding at this point in my journey.

But my bet is on the Lord over the devil any day.

It's something I struggle with daily as of now, but as I was reminded today: life is just a series of adjustments.

Like any relationship, it will take a little time to settle in. For the devil to realize that he has lost.

Because I now know WHOSE I am.

I am a daughter of the one, true King!

And until the day comes for Him to reveal his purpose for my life, I know that He will see me through the storms. That there isn't a storm I can't wager with the Lord by my side.

"The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time." -Psalms 34:19

The Lord will reveal things in his time, and until then I will stay rooted in the word and trust in Him.

If you are new to your walk with the Lord, as I am, do not waiver in your faith. Hold on to it like a life preserver, don't give in to the devil's taunting and trust in the Lord to see you through, for see you through it he will. Just be patient and remember:

"I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength" -Philippians 4:13

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11

XOXO

~Cassie Ann