A little inspiration, a little direction, and wise words! In all of our challenges throughout this holiday season (and after trying to shop at Wal-Mart tonight, the challenges may be MANY for some), it is important for us to keep our eyes and our hearts focused on our Lord! It's NOT an easy task. Sure, typing it, saying it, thinking it is easy peasy...but doing it, well that's a horse of a different color! I was thinking of this yesterday when my patience was tested. I have had several issues this year, and we found out that we are no longer able to bear any more children (major blow for me, and it has taken me MONTHS to feel okay with it)...and I overheard this being shared on the phone with a complete stranger. My first instinct was to get mad, and even cry. Very personal information! And to share it with a complete stranger truly upset me and crossed some boundaries. But, I tuned out the anger, and prayed for guidance. It was a silent prayer in the middle of a noisy room. And after taking those moments to center, focus, and relax I realized just how truly easy it can be to become focused on the smaller things (like gossip or hurt feelings) rather than pleasing and fearing God. I'm fine with the incident now. Not upset, not hurt, nothing...but in that moment, I could have seriously over reacted and made a very poor and misguided decision. I'm thankful I didn't. More importantly, I'm very thankful He is always available, and always on speed dial! We have been incredibly blessed by our Lord, and this season only reiterates that as we look around and see all the beauty on Earth, see the red giggling faces of children running in the snow (or rain if you're in the mid west), and hear the voices of those closest to your hearts as family gathers for a far too rare dinner...give many thanks and in all things and ways, acknowledge Him. ♥
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