The week before Christmas life threw a curve ball at our family. I can come up with five hundred different clichés to say that very same thing. It is leaving us with choices. Big choices to make regarding our family's future. But here's the thing, I'm not scared. I have several truths that are on repeat in my soul and they are directing my words and attitudes.
1. God has already been where we're going and He's along for the journey. We are NOT ALONE.
Satan likes to make us feel like we're alone in our misery. But that's wrong. We are not alone and we don't have to be miserable. Deuteronomy 31:6 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."We can choose joy in every situation when we are walking with Jesus. I have confidence in God's Word and am reminded of that in the godly men and women in our lives that also remind us that we are not alone in our circumstances. Philippians 4:4 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, rejoice!"
2. I am not in control and that's ok!
God is the captain of this ship and I'm his matey! (We've been playing pirates and boats, so go along with me on this one). Satan uses our worldly desire for control to manipulate us. When we surrender our whole selves to God, His amazing peace replaces anxiety and fear. I don't have the words to explain this sense of calm in my life after I've surrendered my fears to the Lord.
3. I am thankful.
Instead of thinking about life's "what ifs" and "could-a/should-a" I am praising God for what He has given me in this moment. This kind of thinking has unbelievable affects on my attitude and I challenge myself when I start feeling down. I am far from perfect so this does not come naturally to me, but I hope that with more practice it will!
Much more of my time is spent in God's word and prayerful meditation than before and it's been a blessing so far.
I don't know if our current struggles are coming to an end, if we'll see more, or what God's plan is right now and I'm ok with this. God is good all the time. Yes, even now when the world tells us to be afraid and panic, I am at peace because my Heavenly Father is looking out for me.
1. God has already been where we're going and He's along for the journey. We are NOT ALONE.
Satan likes to make us feel like we're alone in our misery. But that's wrong. We are not alone and we don't have to be miserable. Deuteronomy 31:6 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."We can choose joy in every situation when we are walking with Jesus. I have confidence in God's Word and am reminded of that in the godly men and women in our lives that also remind us that we are not alone in our circumstances. Philippians 4:4 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, rejoice!"
2. I am not in control and that's ok!
God is the captain of this ship and I'm his matey! (We've been playing pirates and boats, so go along with me on this one). Satan uses our worldly desire for control to manipulate us. When we surrender our whole selves to God, His amazing peace replaces anxiety and fear. I don't have the words to explain this sense of calm in my life after I've surrendered my fears to the Lord.
3. I am thankful.
Instead of thinking about life's "what ifs" and "could-a/should-a" I am praising God for what He has given me in this moment. This kind of thinking has unbelievable affects on my attitude and I challenge myself when I start feeling down. I am far from perfect so this does not come naturally to me, but I hope that with more practice it will!
Much more of my time is spent in God's word and prayerful meditation than before and it's been a blessing so far.
I don't know if our current struggles are coming to an end, if we'll see more, or what God's plan is right now and I'm ok with this. God is good all the time. Yes, even now when the world tells us to be afraid and panic, I am at peace because my Heavenly Father is looking out for me.
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