So often in life we go through trials. Sometimes big, sometimes small, but we face things that are tough for us to handle. Trust me and believe that no matter what, God is still good. He does not change. He gives us the strength we need to make it and He loves us so much!
Didn't get that job you wanted? Still arguing with your spouse, child, sibling, friend, co-worker? Child overlooked for that team or position they tried out for? Still trying to lose that weight? Kids not listening to you or making unwise choices? Exhausted from working two jobs or more and being a single parent? Marriage not working out? Struggling in school? Unsure about the next move to make? I suggest you give it to the One who can help you.
Find your favorite spot to relax. Wherever that may be, go there and simply sit. Stay still and be quiet. Close your eyes and simply call on the name of the Lord. If you're able, name whatever it is that is hurting you right now. Just let it all out. He can handle it! If you aren't able to get the words out, it's okay. He knows your heart and will help you anyway. I know personally, my tears speak volumes...
Our lives are filled with ups and downs. They will always be there. However, we serve a mighty God who is bigger and more powerful than any circumstance we may come across. Often we wonder why we have to experience these moments, and honestly we may not ever get an answer to why it is happening. However, we can rely on God to lead us out of the situation with a renewed mind and thought process. Will it be easy and pain free? Probably not. It will get better with time. If you can keep in mind that no matter what, God is good, you will be able to make it through these tension filled moments in your life.
Making it through dark days makes the light shine even brighter. Reach out to God and see how He will give you what you need for any situation you are in right now. He is good, all the time...
So I'm sitting here in complete denial that I have to go back to work tomorrow after a wonderful Christmas break. I have spent quality time with family and friends and truly give thanks to God for a restful, refreshing respite.
I went into this break with several "to do" items that I wanted to get done. Didn't do any of them. Guess what? I am fine with that. Might seem silly, but that is big for me. I am a control freak and like to make lists of things to do and feel pure joy when I cross each item off the list! I've decided that I need to learn to go with the flow more and not get consumed with trying to be perfect and all betty crockerish.
I am not one to make new year's resolutions. Not that there is anything wrong with them, or with the people who choose to make them, but for me it stresses me out not to follow through with things I commit to doing. I have just decided to focus on changing my thought process and seeing what happens!
For the first time ever, I did not buy a paper desk calendar to start the new year. Who cares, right? Well, I am a paper/pencil kind of chick that loves to write everything down, so it is a huge deal for me. I am trying to embrace the technology world I live in. It's hard. I am convinced that I will make it work though! Pray for me!
I want to whine less, and pray more. I want to see the good in every situation, especially ones that challenge me intellectually. I want to be bold and tell the world how much my Savior means to me. I want to meet the needs of those I care most about, and have them feel the genuine love and heartfelt joy I have for them. I want to enjoy life, even the messy, hard, confusing parts of it. I want to publish my book. I want to write more. I want to just embrace what makes people different and unique and stop fighting against what doesn't make sense to me. I want to learn new skills. I want to make changes to things that shake me at my core and bother me because they are wrong. I want to eat healthier and be more creative in the kitchen. I want to make a positive difference in this world. I want to be a Child Life Specialist. And an OR Tech. And a youth minister. And a trauma surgeon. And an author. And a patient advocate. And an encourager. But most of all I want to be the best Christian wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and woman I can be.
2014, I am ready for you. I am a daughter of the King, and no matter what may come my way, my life is in His hands. I am loved, blessed and equipped to handle anything. :)
