But the in between can also be good. The barren can be made full of life (just check out Abraham and Sarah Genesis 17).
It is easy to get lost in the in between. Between the toddler and school years. Between the full nest and the empty nest.
Between…just between. Between jobs, between houses, between states and continents. We move through this life sometimes feeling we are in a constant state of “in between.”
But I have learned that God can use the in between. He has used my in between to breath life into me…to remind me that he really is in control. That in between is not just dead, useless, lifeless, barren space.
In between is God ordained time. Time he will use to create his masterpiece of a child. Time to form me into what he wants me.
Even when then in between is uncomfortable…it is valuable and useful and blessed.
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I love how you comment that in the 'in between' God uses it to mold us into what He wants us to be. I definitely needed that reminder today! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
So glad you stopped by Maria – Thank you!
This is awesome. My bible study group is studying Abraham and Sarah and are learning so much about how God teaches in the in between. Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you, Amy. God uses my "in betweens" a lot!
I am so glad God uses our in between times. You really hit it on the nail. We are crafted and transformed by His love. Thank you for sharing your wonderful devotion. I really felt drawn closer to God. 🙂
I am so glad it blessed you. Thank you for stopping by.
Dear Mary
If I have to choose a favorite of all the In Between post today, yours will definitely be my choice! This is so beautiful. Mary, I usually find Jesus in those "wasted" (according to the world) moments!
Blessings
Mia
Isn't it funny that what the world sees as wasted is really God-ordained and used by him. So thankful for that!
Yes, it IS God ordained time and you have reminded me of that today. Thank you! I love that you jolted me to continue pressing forward to becoming that masterpiece. Awesome!
Thank you, Debi!
I love this. There are far more in betweens than there are arriveds. I am staying in tuned to those times to let God mold me and change me. I think that is why He probably created them to begin with…
I love that you point out maybe that is why He created them! I am going to have to think more on that.
Hi Mary,
Love that phrase "God ordained time" and also the recognition that even though it may be uncomfortable at times, it is all ultimately for good…bless you 🙂
Hugs to you my sweet friend!
I love how He does so much, even in the in between times…love this, friend. Hugs and happy weekend to you! 🙂
Thanks, Mel!
Oh I love this. We are always in between one thing or another, aren't we? I am so thankful that God walks with me in those moments. Have a blessed week, and thanks for your prayers!
Yes, Barbie…I think we ARE always in between!