“The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard against your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
Thought for the day – Sometimes you have to go deep within yourself and open your heart to God to gain serenity.
I always thought The Serenity Prayer was for alcoholics but once I studied it, I learned it had meaning for me too and it truly helped bring me peace during my separation and divorce. Accepting what I couldn’t change in my marriage opened my heart to so much: reality, loss, fear and many changes. But the peace God granted me by doing so was well worth it all. While He guarded my heart and mind, I could gain the courage needed to keep moving forward through all of the difficult changes. I admit having the wisdom to know difference in what you can or cannot change is sometimes the hardest part. Especially because knowing the difference, may mean you may have to let something go to live in peace.
Dear God, Thank you for the peace you have given me, it did surpass my understanding, and I do feel so protected ever since I realized what I had to accept in my life.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Living Courageously
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – Trust God.
A friend recently passed on a great story of how he went on mission trip and saw young kids at an orphanage with barely anything reciting by memory this verse. Here they were living it out…trusting God. My friend thinks I have lived it too, through my separation and divorce. It’s hard to not get discouraged, but trusting God is a way to gain strength and keep battling. Sometimes just realizing you are better off than others gives you that added boost. I gained strength following the story of a courageous mother battling pancreatic cancer the same months as my darkest days. It helped me realize that even with all I was losing, I still had so much to be thankful for. She amazingly lived by these same two words, trust God. I was so sad when she passed away last fall that I wrote to her family. And even with all the heartache they had endured, her mother wrote me back a note of encouragement and appreciation.
Dear God, Thank you for putting these reminders in our daily lives that help us see, even though we are afraid, all we have to do is trust YOU! It’s obvious these angels (my friend and those less fortunate children, a dying woman and her thoughtful mother) give us courage and are working to bring us assurance that You are with us wherever we go.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – Trust God.
A friend recently passed on a great story of how he went on mission trip and saw young kids at an orphanage with barely anything reciting by memory this verse. Here they were living it out…trusting God. My friend thinks I have lived it too, through my separation and divorce. It’s hard to not get discouraged, but trusting God is a way to gain strength and keep battling. Sometimes just realizing you are better off than others gives you that added boost. I gained strength following the story of a courageous mother battling pancreatic cancer the same months as my darkest days. It helped me realize that even with all I was losing, I still had so much to be thankful for. She amazingly lived by these same two words, trust God. I was so sad when she passed away last fall that I wrote to her family. And even with all the heartache they had endured, her mother wrote me back a note of encouragement and appreciation.
Dear God, Thank you for putting these reminders in our daily lives that help us see, even though we are afraid, all we have to do is trust YOU! It’s obvious these angels (my friend and those less fortunate children, a dying woman and her thoughtful mother) give us courage and are working to bring us assurance that You are with us wherever we go.
Living by Example
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want, He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3 (Read on in verses 4-6).
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – In order to live in happiness, always be true to yourself.
Why is it so hard for some people to just do the “right thing?” I am trying the make the best life I can for myself and my sons. That is one of the biggest reasons I stood up to all the irresponsibility from alcoholism in my marriage and moved forward with separation and divorce. How could our sons learn by example when their parents were pretending everything was fine but they had truly lost their way in their marriage, in their financial situation, and in their role to responsibly raise a family? I just wanted a “manageable” life. It is what I need to teach my sons – how to live responsibly or in a way they can manage. That’s actually how I need to live in order to be happy and the best person I can be. I don’t miss tossing and turning at night wondering when my husband will be home, how we will pay the months’ bills, or how I will have the energy to keep pretending everything will be OK. I still find myself begging my ex to live more responsibly for himself, our kids, and me but I still doubt him seeing any of it as being the right thing to do, which saddens me.
Dear God, thank you for helping me find my way back to a more manageable life, one where I can be my true self. I feel more responsible and happier working to restore my soul and living by the example I would want my kids to follow. Please help us all to live righteously in truth and happiness.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY – In order to live in happiness, always be true to yourself.
Why is it so hard for some people to just do the “right thing?” I am trying the make the best life I can for myself and my sons. That is one of the biggest reasons I stood up to all the irresponsibility from alcoholism in my marriage and moved forward with separation and divorce. How could our sons learn by example when their parents were pretending everything was fine but they had truly lost their way in their marriage, in their financial situation, and in their role to responsibly raise a family? I just wanted a “manageable” life. It is what I need to teach my sons – how to live responsibly or in a way they can manage. That’s actually how I need to live in order to be happy and the best person I can be. I don’t miss tossing and turning at night wondering when my husband will be home, how we will pay the months’ bills, or how I will have the energy to keep pretending everything will be OK. I still find myself begging my ex to live more responsibly for himself, our kids, and me but I still doubt him seeing any of it as being the right thing to do, which saddens me.
Dear God, thank you for helping me find my way back to a more manageable life, one where I can be my true self. I feel more responsible and happier working to restore my soul and living by the example I would want my kids to follow. Please help us all to live righteously in truth and happiness.
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