2/17/14
I am really struggling with what to write about this week, feeling
a bit of a “Debby Downer” or a “Negative Nancy” this week. I suppose a lot of it is being back in
reality after have a great vacation with one of my sons, having a great weekend
celebrating my other son, then I am back to the daily grind of working, adding
to that the worries of loved ones being unemployed, hurtful words from someone
that I considered to be a very good friend.
Then add the disappointment I have with myself for gaining weight again
and not getting back into my exercise routine.
On top of that I now am sick with what apparently seems to be the
flu. Can you say Overwhelmed and Blah? So throughout this week I have been really
having a hard time being positive, motivated or seeing any hope or joy in
anything. Yes, I have been praying, but
I feel like I obviously don’t even do that right.
I know in my heart that it is the enemy working on stealing
my peacefulness. I have made it pretty
easy for him, by being so negative and doubtful about life. My priority from this moment on is to
continually write a daily gratitude list.
I get so involved in my negative and worrisome thoughts that I allow it
to bring me down with everything that happens during my day, from an annoying
slow driver irritating me to a comment a person will make that I take to heart
as an insult directed at me personally.
So with that being said….I am going to rest during the remainder of this
week, as I recuperate from the germies that crept into my system, not torture
myself as I am resting with the guilt trips I give myself that I should be up
cleaning or that I should be doing something productive. I will start my day writing down two things
that I am grateful for, read my “Jesus Calling” for the day, along with the
scriptures. And spend the rest of the
day taking in all the Lord has given me, trusting in what His plans are for me
and my loved ones without worry. I heard
the attached song this week as I was struggling, and at a loss for how to even
pray. God does know exactly what I need
to hear, read and see, the key is me opening my ears, eyes and heart.
Let the message of
Christ dwell among you richly
as you teach and admonish one another with all
wisdom
through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit,
singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Written by
Kelly Dobyns
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Please listen to "Pray" sung by Sanctus Real.
Good suggestions of ways to get out of a rut. When you pray or turn your thoughts away you can escape being "Dorothy Downer."
ReplyDeleteThis choir member hears your voice, sister, thanks for sharing and encouraging me in my similar situations. The joy of the Lord is our strength we're told - and you're in tune! Blessings continued from Him Whose Name is above all names!
ReplyDelete"His love never ending, His faith is unfailing, redemption is calling us Home! His love never fails! It NEVER gives up! It never runs out on me" I've been singing these words from my lips all week long. Press on sister! He is redeeming even the poopiest week. Love you!
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