There are a lot of post on Facebook lately about how there is so much ugliness in the world today. There's also a lot of talk about how the world is going downhill and the end being near. Now, while only God knows when the end will be, I would have to agree a lot of terrible things have been happening in this world lately. We can't focus on these things though. There is a lot of bad in this world and not nearly enough good as there should be, but that doesn't mean the good is non-existent! There is this quote by Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." The news rarely shows the good in the world but we don't have to go very far to find it. All the bad in this world will try to consume and distract us from the blessings that are right in front of our faces. The love of our family, the brothers and sisters in Christ, a beautiful day, the right song at the right time, food on the table, someone holding the door open, a roof over our heads, a smile from someone in passing...this is the good in the world! There are still good people willing to listen, and help, and love. Sometimes I start to feel scared and low because "things aren't like they used to be" but how can I stay upset when there are still so many blessings to be thankful for in this world. We can only do so much about the current situations happening around us and then comes God. He is taking care of everything so we won't have to worry about anything. I probably don't know half of the horrible things of this world right now and I prefer it that way. Some may call this ignorance but I call it choosing to be happy. I know there are terrible things out there and I pray for those who are suffering; God knows the specifics. Don't let the opposition win and scare you. Choose to see the good in the world and give glory to God! Remember, God is good all the time and all the time God is good! And if God is good all the time...that must mean there is always good to be found. Don't forget that! Much love me God bless! -X
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Hello again everyone! It's been a week or so since I last posted. First of all I would like to thank everyone for keeping me in their prayers lately. I have been feeling much better! Second of all....lets thank God today! My Thankful Thursday post today is thanking God for His guidance in my life. I feel like sometimes I compare my life to others that I see such as on tv, movies, books, or even just with other people that I know. The truth is though, we cannot compare our journey to others or compare our stories to those on our tv. God is writing our stories, not scriptwriters, and He has our journey perfectly planned and catered specifically for us. Just think, we each get our own individual, unique scripts written by God. He is constantly directing our lives to point us towards our happy endings. We have the best director in the business! As long as we follow His lead there is no reason why our "movie" shouldn't be a big hit. So forget The Notebook and Nicholas Sparks all together (or whatever novel/movie you may compare your life to) because God has something better planned than you can ever imagine. Today I am thankful for His guidance in everything! School, health, spiritual strength, relationships...He guides me through it all. Praise God for all He does! What are you thankful for today? Share in a comment! Much love and God bless, -X The other night I was asked if I was the world's happiest person. That comment was probably one of the best compliments I have ever received. The truth is I have probably been the happiest I have been in a while. It's been one amazing summer! When I received that compliment on Wednesday night I told my mom how much it meant to me. However, the next morning I woke up irritable and flat out depressed. A feeling all too familiar from my past. I instantly knew that the opposition had made his move. Whenever something amazing is happening, not to far behind something tries to throw you off course and steal your happiness, at least that's been my experience. That something would be the opposition trying to rob you of a blessing. He knows all the right (wrong) buttons to push at all the right (wrong) times. What better way to confuse me and steal the title of "world's happiest person" then flipping the depression switch? "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” -1 Peter 5:7 I may be depressed right now, I may be depressed for the next couple days, but I know it's only because the opposition saw something he doesn't like. This tells me I must be doing something right! I'm smarter than I once was and the tricks up his sleeve are no match for my God. So even though as in writing this I can feel the depression and anxiety gnaw at me, I will not give in to it. I'm giving it all to God. If you are reading this I do ask an interest in your prayers. I know God hears each and every one of them. Even when there are no words, God hears our heart and He knows all things. I am at peace knowing this and that this burden will soon be lifted. Thank you all in advance for your prayers. Much love and God bless, -X Happy Wonderful Wednesday! Is God not truly amazing?! Today, I have to thank God for His perfect timing and His perfect plan. As humans we tend to have little patience and think we have it all figured out at times. Boy, are we wrong! God has a bigger and better plan for each of us than we can ever imagine! He brings people into our lives that we think we need but are only meant to be there for a little while. Others come into our lives and we have no idea how much of an impact they are going to make or how important they will become. Sometimes it blows my mind to think that God has my whole life planned; He knows what tomorrow holds as well as weeks, months, and years down the road! He holds the future! It is just so amazing how God works with each and every one of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves. I admit, I like to be in control. I like knowing what is happening, details, planning, etc. To let go and let God is a constant practice for me. However, as soon as I surrender and give it to God everything starts falling into place. Maybe not immediately or the exact way I had planned but God's plan is ALWAYS better. He has saved me so many times from what I thought I wanted and blessed me with what I didn't know I needed! God always knows best and I am forever thankful for that! Don't forget to share something Wonderful this Wednesday that God has done for you! Why not share in a comment? :) Much love & God bless, -X |
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