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God’s Delays are not God’s Denials
- By Kathleen Gage
- Published 07/26/2008
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Kathleen Gage, CEO and founder of Turning Point, Inc. and Maxwell Publishing is a bestselling author; an internationally recognized Internet marketing and publicity expert; and an award-winning keynote speaker. Kathleen is a highly results oriented business advisor who works with speakers, trainers, consultants, entrepreneurs and authors. Her unique Street Smarts Marketing Series programs are designed to help you achieve the business results you desire in the most efficient, cost-effective way
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“If I
only had this, I would be happy.” In the next breath you say, “Yeah, but it
will never happen for me.” Or “I don’t really want that, I want this.”
Often we
say we want something, but then quickly change our mind or are so ambiguous
about what we really want we wouldn’t even know if we got it. I believe God
(Higher Power, Universe, Supreme Being) wants us to have the best of what we
can have and yet, if we are unclear how can God possibly give us what we what.
God
cannot give you what you want until you decide what you want. Simple as that.
Again, it goes back to, even if you got what you “want” you wouldn’t know
because you have not been clear.
For
today, when you think about what you want in your life, be very clear on how
you describe it. Get a sense of what it would be like to have the experience
you claim you want. It is in that clarity it will be much easier for this to
manifest for you.
The
amazing part of all of this though is often what we think we want may not be in
our highest good. There may be times when what we desire does not fit into the
master plan for us. Or, it may be that God’s delays are not God’s denials.
Recently,
I saw a great example of God’s delays not being God’s denials. Although I don’t
watch much television at all, when I do I have a few programs I very much
enjoy. One of my favorites is
In a
recent episode, Queen Emily, was the last contestant of the evening. Prior to
her taking the stage she shared a bit about her dream of being a singer. Emily
grew up in the projects and became a single mom of three children. With her
priority being her children her dream of singing professionally was put on hold
for many years.
From the
moment she stepped on the stage and began belting out the song made famous by
Aretha Franklin many years ago, it was apparent that her dream IS coming true.
For years
she chose to do what she was called to do; be the best mother she could be.
Although often a struggle, she never faltered on her responsibilities.
To see
her dream unfolding during
There are
times we simply have other things to do before we are meant to have that which
we say we want.
There is
no doubt Queen Emily is living her dream and God did give her what she was so
clear on wanting and willing to wait for.
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