(Above: My mom, Alyssa & me)“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation. God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.” – Psalm 68:5-6
I grew up feeling as if I never fit in. Probably because my parents divorced before I was one year old. I had a stepbrother here and a stepsister there. A stepmother in one home and a stepfather in the other home. I moved from this state to that state. Attended four different elementary schools and three high schools. With that kind of a track record, I think it would be hard for anyone to feel as if they had a “place to call home”. During my college years I remember a woman praying over me and stating, “You have felt like a misfit all your life – with your mom you didn’t fit in, with your father you didn’t fit in, but you fit into God’s plans.” She went on to declare an awesome future for me in Christ. I left her presence with my head a little higher. I began meditating on what she said, “I fit in to God’s Plans” and that thought revolutionized my life!
So I declare over you today – You fit into God’s plans! Do not worry about your past, present, or future. God has good plans for your life. What the enemy used in your past to destroy you, God will turn it around and use it to propel you forward into your destiny! No weapon formed against you shall prosper. Every idle word spoken against you, the Lord will condemn! You are His precious child and He is your Father and Defender!
God even shows us in the above scripture that He sets the solitude in families for His purpose. While it was hard growing up feeling like the “misfit,” I am now thankful because Jesus became my ALL THAT! Does anyone know what I’m talking about? When people fail you, when you don’t have enough money to pay your bills, when sickness affects your body, when your husband leaves you, when your best friend betrays you, when your own family rejects you – JESUS BECOMES YOUR ALL THAT! If you haven’t been through difficult times, then you won’t understand, but if you have, then I trust Jesus has become your ALL THAT!
Prayer:
“Lord, I am grateful to have an awesome future in You. You have great plans for my life. Thank you for allowing me to be the one who didn’t fit in to everyone else’s plans, because through it You became my ALL THAT! Lord, restore double what the enemy has stolen in my life. I come out of agreement that I am a misfit and declare that I fit into God’s plans and I will fulfill my destiny in Christ.” Amen.
Ok, let me be the first to say “AMEN” sista’ friend!
There is a song by Yolanda Adams called “Victory” it says:
“Truly I’ve been through the storm and rain, I know everything about heartache and pain. But God carried me through it all without His protection I’d surely fall.
( And, This is my favorite part…) “I’ve been broke without a dime to my name but all my bills were paid cause I called on Jesus name, you can’t tell me that God isn’t real cause I got the victory and that’s why I’m still here!”
I have truly been broke without a dime to my name, and no one could help… but GOD! I was worried about bills and cranked this song up, singing the victory before the evidence. Within a 24 hour time period He LITERALLY brought enough money to pay ALL my bills. This was only a few weeks ago!
This is only one time of the many that He has proven himself to be ALL THAT!
He TRULY is ALL THAT… And then some!
Another great word!!! I am so glad HE is ALL that and more… Thanks Tracy for your outpouring of love.
Wow – I went to many schools all throughout my years too. 3 high schools to be exact for starters. Thank you for your words. I love the picture too. You are a great blogger!! Thank you for your precious love for the Lord that just pours out of your words. Maybe some day i can hug your sweet neck! Have a wonderful day and know that You have a perfect spot right where you are!
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God is wonderful! Even when we feel like misfits, He loves us and accepts us! I really needed these encouraging words today!!! Thanks for being God’s vessel! I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Thanks for the reminder. Been going through a time of feeling like i don’t fit anywhere and that even though I know that God has a purpose for me, I don’t feel like I’m a part of that plan at the moment. Thanks for the reminder. I will hold to that in my heart! 😉 Love you!
It’s wonderful to know that God has a place for everyone in His family no matter where you come from.
Great pic of 3 generations. You gotta love that bow!