Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda…

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I find no fault in Him – Fred Hammond

No specific scripture or verse at the moment. Actually, I have my “oldies but goodies” running through my head…

All things work together… (Romans 8:28)

I can do all things… (Philippians 4:13)

Exceedingly above all we ask or think… (Ephesians 3:20)

There seems to be so much going on in life right now. So much that is depressing and negative. Everyone I know is dealing with family, financial, work and/or health concerns. Even leaving your house to complete mundane tasks seems as if there’s a dark cloud – wondering if you grab the wrong door handle, gas pump or interact with the wrong person you’re doomed. Sickness and death seem to be looming.

With all this going on, my head has also processed life is short. It’s but a dash. You are born, live your life and then pass on. My sorority/line sister who just lost her mom last week suddenly has repeated aloud in the last couple of days, “Time is filled with swift transition…” I told her soon I’m gonna break out into the chorus- “Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand…”

Hold onto God! Actually, the Bible says that no one is able to pluck believers out of God’s hand. (John 10:28)

Now that we have established we’re in His hand, hope begins to reign in my heart. ❤️ When hope starts my “shoulda, coulda, woulda” thoughts and actions begin to bloom again. Those exceedingly above and beyond ideas and urging grow in my head. Faith is restored.

What are “shoulda, coulda, woulda” thoughts? They are those times when God drops a thought into your head and heart which He wants you to act upon at some point. They can be big dreams or small tasks – but He wants you to accomplish. Normally these tasks affect you, but they aren’t in the long run about you. You may not even witness the end result, but they work in the scheme of what you are to accomplish in your dash – your personal life journey.

When I’m following what is bestowed in my “shoulda, coulda, woulda” times, I start hearing clearly. My senses become more in tune to what is happening all around me. I recognize that what is perceived as the little and big things I say and do have a very profound affect. I get my “get out of the boat” mentality. I move forward.

God is calling us to do our – “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.”

It could be that phone call. It could be that action. It could be that text. It could be that research. It could be that writing. It could be that conversation. It could be your love or loving act. He wants and directs us to accomplish these tasks within our “dash.”

Someone needs to hear your physical voice. A customer/client needs you to start that business or nonprofit. A friend needed that word of encouragement. That particular person needs you to stop by even if it is out of your way. Someone in China or France needs you to write in your blog. (Yeah, a couple of times I can see in my stats that folk from those countries have read. Glory to God!)

I won’t lie, I’ve been slack in some of my “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.” I was too scared of failing, falling, or being taken advantage. Fear kills “shoulda, coulda, wouldas.” It halts them in their tracks or stops progress.

My prayer – we in trust, faith and obedience act on our “shoulda, coulda, wouldas” that are in God’s Will. Step out of the boat! 🚣‍♀️ Keep your eyes 👀 on God and walk on water! Repair that friendship, start that business, turn your car around and give that person a dollar or a meal, send that encouraging text, teach that class, pray for or with someone, in faith tell someone you love them!

Funny, God still accomplishes what He wants done – with or without you or me. See, we’re just a small piece in a much larger picture. Don’t you want to be a part of the picture though? I know I do!

There is no fear in love…do your “shoulda, coulda, wouldas” today. You will not only bless you, but also bless others. God got you! Have faith, trust and step out! You won’t regret it.