Taking Inventory

As I was praying, petitioning God for "more" of the things I need in my life, he told me to "take inventory".

I remember working at a retail store in my earlier years. Inventory was an all day process. We would actually close the store early to allow us to get everything done without distractions. To prepare for new inventory for the upcoming season, we had to give account for what we already had in the store. We were also to include damaged and stolen goods.

With that being said, I realized that in order to get some new things "shipped in" for my new season, I first have to be willing to be thankful for what I received in my previous season. I received what I needed for that time in my life and it was good. Secondly, I must realize where I am now and what I need for the season I am currently in. For instance, when you were 18 years old asking God for a good person to "hang with", has totally changed at 30! If you're single, and desire marriage, your prayers are surely not someone to just "hang around"!

The point is, taking inventory of what God has already done in our lives is important as we prepare for more. It's good to sit back and see how gracious, how amazing, and how merciful He's been to "stock goods" regardless of where we are or have been in our lives.

To see the miracle of the things He's already brought to past guarantees that He is faithful to do it again!