Lord, I thank You for reminding me of Your LOVE!
It seems like these past few days- weeks, I was so focused on encouraging my friends and family members. . . that I forgot about myself. I've been trying to remind my loved ones that You've created them for a reason. In the meantime, I was facing my own issues and now I see that I wasn't doing so well.
After striving to show compassion and understanding to the people that I care about, I was DRAINED! I was feeling confused, tired and I wasn't motivated to do much of anything. I felt like everybody was calling me for advice but I was the one who needed it.
All of a sudden (during a conversation with my cousin), it was like a giant bulb lit up and shined brightly for me! As much as I've heard people say things like, "Encourage yourself! Don't let the devil steal your joy!"- I guess these sayings just had to become real to me!
I was reminded that I've also been created for a reason! You know EVERYTHING about me and Your love for me is crazy/amazing! Lord, You answer prayers and make ways when things seem impossible. . .
I had to consider the words that I'd shared with people; Yes, we all have hopes, dreams and goals but You have laid out the BEST plan for our lives! I simply have to trust You with mine!
All I want to do is please You! I know You will take care of me. . .
So when situations in my life cause me to doubt myself- my abilities and my purpose; I simply need to remember that You hold me {and my life} in Your hands. You will see me through and You won't forget about me!
If I begin to feel weak, I can remind myself that I can be strong because I can find my joy in You (Nehemiah 8:10).
I truly thank you
Thank You
THANK YOU. . . for reminding me that You are my *constant* friend, protector, provider-> EVERYTHING in this life. Your love will never change or fail. And for that, I'm grateful!
It seems like these past few days- weeks, I was so focused on encouraging my friends and family members. . . that I forgot about myself. I've been trying to remind my loved ones that You've created them for a reason. In the meantime, I was facing my own issues and now I see that I wasn't doing so well.
After striving to show compassion and understanding to the people that I care about, I was DRAINED! I was feeling confused, tired and I wasn't motivated to do much of anything. I felt like everybody was calling me for advice but I was the one who needed it.
All of a sudden (during a conversation with my cousin), it was like a giant bulb lit up and shined brightly for me! As much as I've heard people say things like, "Encourage yourself! Don't let the devil steal your joy!"- I guess these sayings just had to become real to me!
I was reminded that I've also been created for a reason! You know EVERYTHING about me and Your love for me is crazy/amazing! Lord, You answer prayers and make ways when things seem impossible. . .
I had to consider the words that I'd shared with people; Yes, we all have hopes, dreams and goals but You have laid out the BEST plan for our lives! I simply have to trust You with mine!
All I want to do is please You! I know You will take care of me. . .
"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God,
"I'll get you out of any trouble.
I'll give you the best of care
if you'll only get to know and trust me.
Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times;
I'll rescue you, then throw you a party.
I'll give you a long life,
give you a long drink of salvation!"
-Psalm 91: 14-16 from The Message//Remix
So when situations in my life cause me to doubt myself- my abilities and my purpose; I simply need to remember that You hold me {and my life} in Your hands. You will see me through and You won't forget about me!
If I begin to feel weak, I can remind myself that I can be strong because I can find my joy in You (Nehemiah 8:10).
I truly thank you
Thank You
THANK YOU. . . for reminding me that You are my *constant* friend, protector, provider-> EVERYTHING in this life. Your love will never change or fail. And for that, I'm grateful!
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