Have you ever worked at an organization that had conflicting goals, such as, we value creativity, innovation, and originality, and failure is not an option? Perhaps you have felt the tension of this inconsistency by imposing it on yourself. The second goal would lead you to seek the most conventional, proven, and accepted solutions, which are not consistent with the first goal. Since you serve me your goal is obedience, but the first goal above does take greater faith to execute. I have called you to follow where I lead and often it will be in unfamiliar territory. The Holy Spirit is with you. Do what I tell you and leave the question of success or failure to me. 

I am coming back. You have my word on that. My word gives some clues as to what to look for, and people have taken these and built highly detailed scenarios about how it will happen. None of them are correct. Many have even set dates and suffered the embarrassment of watching them come and go. The problem is that if you can imagine it and articulate it, then it is too small. I created the world in a week and I have had all the time since then to stage my triumphal return. It will be the ultimate event, full of redemption and love. You will finally know the meaning of the word ‘awesome’. Stay tuned. 

Do you see repentance as an event? This is something that happens with little or no duration, such as a realization that things are not working for you and a conscious decision to turn to me. This is a valid understanding, but you can also see repentance as a process, and this implies duration. Have you ever repented only to have to go back and repent again concerning the same issue? My work in you is one of total transformation, and this takes time. Forgiveness is available with no delay, but my work in you doesn’t end there. Be open to being transformed by the renewing of your mind and be patient while I complete the good work I have begun in you. 

Are you willing to do an experiment? Pray for the people you meet. If this is scary you don’t have to tell them what you are doing, but I will still hear your prayers. You don’t even have to speak to them. You can do this for strangers in a crowd. What do you pray for if you don’t know what they need? Everyone needs something and is fighting a battle of some sort. Even if you don’t know what it is, I do. Engage yourself in prayer and let the overflow be directed at the people you encounter. You can always pray for my favor and blessing upon them and for the knowledge and presence of me to increase in them. Your really can’t go wrong but you have to make the initiative. Try it and see what happens.