Whenever I have found myself to be struggling with overwhelming feelings of, well, just being overwhelmed, in the past I would sulk and worry myself to the point where I didn't care if I made it through the day or not. No matter how hard I tried to convince myself that everything will work itself out, I always thought that somehow or another, my circumstances would just "magically" take care of themselves and then I could go on with my day. But, life doesn't work like that, at least not that I know. The world does not care whether or not you have food on the table, if the electric bill gets paid, if your phone gets turned off, or if your heater works properly. No, the world doesn't care about those things......the world is all about itself.
What I'm learning is that by allowing God to know what's in my heart and my mind, and by allowing Him to take those burdens that are troubling me off of my shoulders, He will provide me comfort, mercy and grace to take the place of worrying. To some that may seem like a sour deal, but I'm telling you that I would rather start my day (problems and all) knowing that I am surrounded by God's love for me and that no matter what obstacles I am facing, He will provide for me a way.
" I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18
It's comforting to know that what awaits me is far more important than what I am experiencing on earth. By allowing trials and tribulations to come into my life, I know that God is waiting to see if I am going to depend upon Him or if I am going to try and do it "my way". Just like Sunday at church, Miss Marilyn taught that all tribulations have an expiration date! I think that is just amazing!!! I'm declaring that all my tribulations are about to expire and that they will not separate me from the love of God. I'm going to be where He wants me to be even if it means I have to suffer difficulties in my life.
Having a support system of Godly friends to hear your problems is a blessing and I'm going to utilize those friendships that I have taken for granted.
If there is something you need prayer for, please email me and I will pray for your needs. agwade1@rocketmail.com or amandawd9@gmail.com
MAY GOD BLESS YOU THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!!
Give honor and glory to Jesus Christ who died so that we might live.
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