Not all days are a “cake-walk” are they? It may start off feeling that way-but by the end of it you feel like the day has ended in failure. I know it isn’t easy-but that isn’t true. This feeling leads to many unhealthy ways of thinking. I know for me, it is probably the easiest feeling to take over-sometimes consume-my thoughts. Which lead to even more unhealthier choices. I know I am only looking from an introspective point of view-but I would say this is probably my greatest weakness. Funny, how it seems we can see our weaknesses before our strengths. Part of me wonders if that is because we feel we don’t have strong qualities, it seems “conceited”, or is it our fear that others won’t agree with those. It’s easier to put down weaknesses and “hear” others counteract those. That leads to affirmation and who doesn’t like a little affirmation in life? I would even like to say there is a quick fix for these feelings to “just go away”. Each of us have our different “vices” we use when these feelings overtake us. Are any of them really healthy? Personally, I know mine are not the best…but they are better than what they used to be. One day, I know I won’t need any vices to get by each day. That will be a freeing & glorious day!! But, until that day-I need to figure out what works best to keep my mind peaceful when empty words fill it & I begin to believe them…AGAIN!! For me that is music and maybe even a little hint of withdrawal. The question, I am constantly asking is, “how do I not let these words overtake me?” That is a question I am unable to answer. I am not one to give the enemy a lot of credit for a lot in my life. But, when these battles come up-I know that is who I am battling. Today-is a battle. Psalm 64- “O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my life from my enemies’ threats. Hide me from the plots of this evil mob, from this gang of wrongdoers. They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows. They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly they encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps in secret. “Who will ever notice?” they ask. As they plot their crimes, they say, “We have devised the perfect plan! “Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning. But God himself will shoot them with his arrows, suddenly striking them down. Their own tongues will ruin them, and all who see them will shake their heads in scorn. Then everyone will be afraid; they will proclaim the mighty acts of God and realize all the amazing things he does. The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.” Maybe you’re in a battle today-it is so easy to get caught up and believe the enemy. The easiest answer I have is to surrender to God. One thing is for sure-those closest to you and even those you come into contact with-may not “get it”…but don’t let that keep you from feeling happy-cause little is much when God is in it. You’re not alone!
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:23:15 +0000
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