In His Likeness w/ AntTBri

It took a long time for me to settle in, to stop expecting life and love to do me in. It took even longer for me to trust that God’s heart was towards me, that life and love hadn’t escaped, exiled or evicted me from it’s reach. Somewhere throughout this process of discovery came the strength to believe, hope and trust that life and love with Him would become more, multifaceted and magnificent.

What a journey it has been and continues to be. All roads leading to confidence, courage and character building. I whole heart believe there is more to life and love than the history of my experience and the expressions rendered void and empty. There’s all kinds of good, greater and grace for me. There’s understanding, empathy and encouragement that lifts the head and heart. There’s the beauty of connection, the brilliance of correction and the blessing of companionship.

God gifts us accordingly. He grants everything we need to make life worth living and love fulfilling. The gift of His love completes us, we no longer live or love within deficits. That realization frees and liberates us from every stronghold keeping us captive to feelings, thoughts, practices antithetical God’s will, way and work. We begin to fathom our choice independent of the complete finished work of Jesus Christ that renders us sad, depressed and heavy laden. We choose opposite (differently)…the life, abundance God desires and already blessed us with. The truth we accept and appropriate sets us free. Then we can confidently choose opposite previous focal points (our pain, hurt, disappointment, self absorption… with what they did, or didn’t do. What we think we need, deserve to be happy and feel fulfilled.

Confidence is spiritual. It is a derivative of the time you spend with God (in His Word). It’s the choice to live and love in light of All God has done for us. The benefits already given/afforded us. We stop needing, desiring and searching for external approval and settle into eternal security (satisfaction)…a derivative of the Blood. What other gift can compare? Matters more? We accept, acclimate, acquiesce confidence.

Now that I’m able to perceive life and loves possibility. Now that I’m purposefully passionate about attaining All God has for me there is no chance life or love can undo the knowing or keep me bound. Im living and loving looking forward to God’s bigger and better…my blessing…I can tap in, take it and soon will be able to touch and taste the goodness given me🥰. It is confidently becoming my preferred reality. Oh how my heart eagerly awaits what it’s taken meaningful time to grasp and finally get. Definitely hanging on and holding out for God’s gift, goodness and great to and for me…now that I believe, trust and hope in Him confidently ~AntTBri