Author Darlene J. Conard

While strolling through my Facebook feed, a compelling video captured my attention. It portrayed a man who had become isolated and disoriented in the vast desert, struggling to find water to quench his thirst. With the relentless sun beating down on him, he trekked across the sandy terrain, his hope dwindling with every step.

After an eternity, he spotted a faucet shimmering in the distance. It appeared he was hallucinating, but as he got closer, he could see the tiny droplets of water trickling down, hitting the hot desert sand below. Seeing even a single drop was a beacon of hope in his desperate situation. Indeed, he thought, a drop of water was better than nothing.

Yet, as he reached for the faucet, a divine hand descended from the heavens, guiding him away from the water source. This hand, symbolic of a higher purpose, urged him not to surrender to the fleeting temptation of the insufficient water supply. Time after time, despite the gentle nudges of this guiding hand, the man chose to ignore the signs. Lost in desperation, he remained oblivious to the better path before him.

Finally, he made it! It wasn’t close to being enough to quench his thirst. It was better than nothing, right? He fell to his knees, covered in rags, sticking his tongue out to satisfy his hunger as one drop broke away from the valve opening. Satisfied, he went on his way. His thirst would have been quenched if he had only understood God’s plan was much more significant.

God’s intentions always go beyond secular boundaries. He would have had more than enough. “If you just listen and trust Me, I’ll pour a blessing on you that you can’t contain.” The desperate man forfeited a marvelous oasis with a total running fountain.

“God, help me to realize that something great lies ahead because You are in control. I don’t know what is ahead.” He doesn’t always reveal things.

We want our prayers to manifest through God’s divine order, not something we feel is right. What is He saying about the job, the vehicle, the house, or a struggling marriage? What instructions has He given us about difficulties in general?  

Something within me has changed supernaturally. I sincerely desire to witness you experience supreme privileges while walking with God.

Throughout my spiritual journey, I have encountered moments of great clarity through circumstances. On those occasions, I felt His presence and heard Him in my spirit, “Do not abandon Plan A for Plan B, for this is your plan, not Mine.

Life often feels like a winding road, filled with unexpected turns and challenges that can make faith seem daunting. However, following God’s guidance can lead to extraordinary growth and transformation. His way may not always be the easiest path; it can sometimes feel steep and overwhelming. Yet, when I remained steadfast in my commitment to His plans, I unlocked doors to unimaginable abundance, and blessings began to manifest. In these moments of faith and perseverance, I realize the depth of His love and the incredible opportunities that await me—reminding me that deviating from His path means missing out on the purpose He has so lovingly laid out for our lives.

“God can make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” 2 Corinthians 9:8 KJV.

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