Saturday, August 1, 2009

Battlefield of the Mind



A recent event caused me to take a step back and re-evaluate things as I had perceived them. My thoughts had been mentally distorted about a particular matter. I was negatively thinking with my emotions about a burden and wasn’t able to be open-minded.

It’s so easy to lose yourself to cynical thoughts and have poor perception about things when your life is filled with chaos, anxiety and a lot of uncertainty. Yet, as a Christian, I know that I should leave all my burdens in God’s hands. When will I ever learn God sees the big picture, and that His timing is always perfect?

It’s when I am feeling helpless in the middle of a trial and facing difficult situations that I tend to ask, "Why Lord? Why are You allowing this to happen?" God doesn’t mind me questioning, He understands my fears.

It’s fair to say I should not be worrying about the future, but rather focusing more on the present. Regardless of the situation, I have repeatedly seen God's gracious, protecting, and loving hand working in each and every circumstance I have encountered in my life. He isn’t going to change today. He remains the same, and will always be there for me, I can depend on Him. God has demonstrated to me over and over again that His way is the best way, even though I can’t always see it.

I had been praying about this particular issue when I got a gentle reminder from God revealing His truth to me, opening my eyes. He knows what is best for us, and immediately upon acknowledging His truths, I felt a shift in my attitude and my thoughts completely changed and I was able to see things clearer and felt a calming peace about my burden.

This is the times that I can tell I am growing in my spiritual walk, this reminds me that I need to be constantly re-evaluating things in my life, and I pray I never stop doing this.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

4 comments:

  1. Thanks Debi. I realize that I need to stay in this day and not project about things. It has helped me to get down on my knees each day and pray. It's a private time with God. And I feel better afterwards.

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  2. Beautiful reflections, Debi - and a reminder that God has it all under control. Another verse that comes to mind is Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

    Love and many blessings to you and yours.

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  3. Great thoughts from you, Debi, and a great verse from Mandy as well. Good reminders for our everyday lives from two pretty remarkable women.

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  4. Hey Mama Deb!

    I was looking around WDC and found myself here. I've been thinking about you lately and wanted to see how things are going in your world.

    I miss ya Mama! I read that you still have your love for Christ and that fire inside. How happy I am to get to read your words today.

    Love you very much

    Jen

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