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.
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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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."
ReplyDeleteLove and many blessings to you and yours.
Great thoughts from you, Debi, and a great verse from Mandy as well. Good reminders for our everyday lives from two pretty remarkable women.
ReplyDeleteHey Mama Deb!
ReplyDeleteI 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