Consider it Joy!
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds [James 1:2 (NIV)]
Over the past couple of months I have been unable to sleep. My minds races which makes it impossible to get a peaceful night’s sleep. I guess some actions and recent conversations have solidified some some feelings I’d been having. Maybe some prayers are being answered.
I am coming to realize that my happiness can only be determined by me. I can’t depend on anyone to change my situation. Change requires thoughts and actions. All of which are all available to me.
Yes, I know I have been upset, betrayed, hurt, crapped on, abused and disappointed. Fine and acknowledged. The problem is that I let these negatives define and affect my life. I get so immersed in wanting and expecting to feel bad that sometimes I feel like my life is passing me by.
No more. Today, I reclaim my life. I know with and in my heart God has spared me. I know that God loves me.
God challenges confirm that my comfort should not be in man but in God’s love, stability and faithfulness.
I am only taking one step today. That’s all. In my quiet moments, God’s word is “take care of yourself”. I keep hearing the same profound word repeated to me daily. Specifically, He tells me “take care of yourself and the rest will follow”. I am going to stay still and listen to this message.
If only for just today I am considering it all joy!
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