When you feel discouraged, what do you do? Who do you turn to? What do you look for for comfort and rescue?
Y'all already know that last month was full of challenges, both in my faith, work, and personal life. And that, well, I didn't necessarily handle it with the most grace, either. More often than not I would come home from work frustrated, tired, and discouraged. There were the ugly moments when I would vent and complain. And the moments when I would question why I working where I am,
Let's just say that those were not my finest moments. I'm by no means proud of those moments, but they happened and it was because of them that I changed, and grew, and believed in Him even more.
I was reading through SheReadsTruth and read through Luke 12, where Jesus reminds His people that they are of great value to Him and that He knows the number of hairs on our heads, knows what we need when we need it, and are of more value than the sparrows He created.
And that's when I realized that it doesn't matter what people say or don't say. It doesn't matter what people do or don't do. It's all about Him. That's where my value lies. That's where true love is. And that's where I can rest.
So note to (future) self: when you're weary and discouraged, tired and worn, turn to Him.
Yes yes and yes!!! It's amazing how much more clarity and strength you gave when u come back to the word everyday! It makes u wonder why some days u miss a reading, feel exhausted, and realize- yup skipped my Jesus dosage ☺️
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honesty, Kiki!!! I'm so glad that you've made it out of that with fresh eyes. The challenges may continue, but reality checks make such a difference!
ReplyDeleteI'm not there now, but I have been there! I know how easy it is to get there...Praying for you, girl!
Love this :) it's easy to forget but so important to remember.
ReplyDeletethat's such a beautiful message. I've been feeling discouraged as well, and it took me going to a training last Sunday to be reminded of why I need to turn my life around. God really does make things happen on His own time, when He knows we need it the most.
ReplyDeleteWe are human and sometimes I look back as well and am embarrassed at how I handled situations. I'm glad you've come out of the valley and have grown closer to the Lord because of it. Keep truck in' sister! xo Danica
ReplyDeleteAMen. Keep your eyes on the Savior.. I love Psalm 103.
ReplyDeleteYeah this is pretty much how i've been feeling lately...bah to the blues...
ReplyDeleteAgreed! There are days when I'll read His Word and just read it to read it, and other days I open it up and KNOW that passage was read for a purpose. :) We definitely need to make sure we get our Jesus dosages!
ReplyDeleteMe, too. Me, too. I wasn't expecting to go through a rough patch, but it's made the good days even better lately! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prayers!
Agreed. SO easy for me to forget and something I need to remind myself of daily!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea! God's timing is something that I'm continually learning and reminding myself of. It really is all in HIS timing and in HIS plans, no matter how much I yearn and want control over it all. But like you said, He knows what we need and when we need it most! :) Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same! I definitely look back often and realize why I didn't turn to Him sooner. Good thing we have His grace! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a good Psalm. I think I read that one a few weeks ago, actually! :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you, Lizelle! I still have my blue days, but I've been trying and praying about being more positive and just open. Definitely easier said than done, though! Hang in there, friend! :)
ReplyDeleteI am recently learning that remaining with the Lord makes the times of discouragement fewer and farther between.
ReplyDeleteSo true, so true! I need to remember that one! :)
ReplyDeleteamen and amen
ReplyDelete"it doesn't matter what people do or don't do...it's all about him" yes yes yes it is!
Funny that you chose that piece to add in your comments. It was EXACTLY what I needed to remind myself of! :)
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