I was recently reminded of a dream I had many years ago. In this dream I was laying on my back in a hospital bed holding on to the bed rails. I heard a small still voice coming from my left side which I recognized to be the voice of the Lord instructing me to "let go." Instead of letting go of the rails when I heard the voice of the Lord I looked to my right side and there stood my mom and two other people that I didn't recognize. Without saying a word I looked at them as to say "should I let go?" Once I received their nod of consent I let go of the rails and was immediately lifted up out of the hospital bed by the hand of the Lord. I knew that the words "let go" was key to the interpretation of the dream, so throughout the day I began to inquire of the Lord "what am I suppose to let go of?" Later that day during my quite time with the Lord I received revelation.
REVELATION
I was seeking the approval of others, how much better for me to seek God's approval? For a long time I was a "people-pleaser". I cared greatly about what others thought of me and many times I did or said things in pursuit of approval. We often look for people to elevate us, give us our props, pat on the backs, or simply just notice us; and so we go to extreme measures to get their attention or approval. God clearly showed me through that dream and revelation that I had an unhealthy desire to please others and that I had to "let go" of seeking their approval.
How do we seek God's approval...by obeying his word. His voice, revelation, instruction, prophesy, will never be in conflict with His written word...the bible. Obedience to God lead us to His perfect will for our lives. I've found that there is no better place to be and no place I'd rather be than in His perfect will. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
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