Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
i have been in the mood to journal lately:-) as usual, i just have not had much time to write. i have been thinking a lot about waiting lately. the fact that after mike leaves, i will be waiting for him to come home. waiting to hear where the Air Force might one day take us. waiting to get to michigan for our visit. waiting for all the fun things ahead with our kids. this scripture caught my eye because of the "hope in the Lord" part. while i am waiting what am i thinking about? who am i allowing to control my attitude and my joy? is it those people on whom i am waiting? is it my circumstances at the time? or is my hope in the Lord; in the knowing that He has a rich and amazing plan for me? am i allowing Him to renew my strength in preparation for the next thing to come in my life? or am i letting the other things in my life zap my strength?
i think i am an optimistic person to begin with. but that does not mean that the ins and outs of this life do not get me down, that i do not allow circumstances and people to zap my joy and my strength. but i find that when my hope is in the Lord instead of all the earthly things around me, i am able to adjust my attitude to be one of joy instead of worry, laughter instead of anger or upsetment. there are so many reasons i want to have a joyful attitude, but two things stick out right at the moment. 1) i want to be a happy person for my husband and my kids 2) i want to be ready to be joyful for when the waiting is over and the next things happens in my life
Monday, August 9, 2010
Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
i read this awesome devotional today about perspective. the author talked about perspective being one of the things that hinders or helps in your walk with Christ. are you able to forgive yourself for past regrets and actions? or are you stuck thinking about the things that could have been or you could have done better? how about looking at yourself and your life from a God perspective? the God i know, is a loving and forgiving one. He casts our sins as far as the east is from the west. He lets go of the things we have done wrong once we have confessed that wrongdoing to Him.
sober judgment... the words themselves seem sober. i just think they mean to be realistic about yourself. i am not the one this world centers around. i am not the only one who needs things. i am not better than anyone else given the gift of life on this earth. in fact, i am much less. but... i am worthy of God's love and forgiveness. i am worthy of the plan He has for me, the Good plan. this is the perspective i want to have for myself: that i need the Lord as my Savior, that i am worthy of His love, and that He has great things for me. but also: that i am blessed to BE a blessing, that i have sinned and need His forgiveness, and that i need to live a faith filled life in order to live out the plan God has for me.
i read this awesome devotional today about perspective. the author talked about perspective being one of the things that hinders or helps in your walk with Christ. are you able to forgive yourself for past regrets and actions? or are you stuck thinking about the things that could have been or you could have done better? how about looking at yourself and your life from a God perspective? the God i know, is a loving and forgiving one. He casts our sins as far as the east is from the west. He lets go of the things we have done wrong once we have confessed that wrongdoing to Him.
sober judgment... the words themselves seem sober. i just think they mean to be realistic about yourself. i am not the one this world centers around. i am not the only one who needs things. i am not better than anyone else given the gift of life on this earth. in fact, i am much less. but... i am worthy of God's love and forgiveness. i am worthy of the plan He has for me, the Good plan. this is the perspective i want to have for myself: that i need the Lord as my Savior, that i am worthy of His love, and that He has great things for me. but also: that i am blessed to BE a blessing, that i have sinned and need His forgiveness, and that i need to live a faith filled life in order to live out the plan God has for me.
Psalm 146:3, "Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save." (NIV)
i was just thinking today about mike leaving and also, all my good friends being strewn across the country. i have so many people to love, and almost none of them (adults anyhow:-) are here with me, in person. most of the time, i miss people. everyone knows i am a "people person." but... i am choosing to think of this deployment as my time to improve on, expand on, and give more time to my relationship with the Lord. all the time, i am saying that i don't have enough time to pray, read, journal and live out a relationship with God that involves... well, relationship. relationship means talking to one another, and listening. it involves time spent and time to be given. so... i am going to put my trust in my Creator, because He is the one who saves me. He is the one who can guide me and help me know who i am in Him, and who i need to be in order to be and grow into the person He wants me to be. i love all the people in my life, including my Lord and Savior, with whom i am looking forward to spending a little quality time.
i was just thinking today about mike leaving and also, all my good friends being strewn across the country. i have so many people to love, and almost none of them (adults anyhow:-) are here with me, in person. most of the time, i miss people. everyone knows i am a "people person." but... i am choosing to think of this deployment as my time to improve on, expand on, and give more time to my relationship with the Lord. all the time, i am saying that i don't have enough time to pray, read, journal and live out a relationship with God that involves... well, relationship. relationship means talking to one another, and listening. it involves time spent and time to be given. so... i am going to put my trust in my Creator, because He is the one who saves me. He is the one who can guide me and help me know who i am in Him, and who i need to be in order to be and grow into the person He wants me to be. i love all the people in my life, including my Lord and Savior, with whom i am looking forward to spending a little quality time.
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