As we were getting ready for bed last night, Josh reminded me that, after yesterday, my blog is no longer up to date. A lot of things have happened this week, heck, this month. From weddings to showers, new air units to expensive car issues, from work schedules to drama, doctors to birthdays..... It's too much to mention or give details about if you get my drift!
That all leads me to this blog post. (and I'll TRY not to be long winded) I'm not going to update you on our "dramas", because I know you don't care and have no clue what my dramas are. I am simply going to touch on a much BIGGER picture and one that has been on my mind for a while.
I believe we all go through "defining" moments in our lives. Whether they are deaths, births, struggles, moves, they all have a tendency to form our lives, to learn from, and, in my opinion, show one's true character. (and everyone wants to have a "pretty" character)
I've mentioned this before, but patience is something that I have always struggled with. Having control is another one. Unfortunately for me, many times those two go hand in hand. This month, Josh and I have faced many moments like this. No patience and no control. Many times, I've thought to myself "There's only so much that I can take." Whether I'm talking about a relationship, a job, or heck, just owning a house and being an adult.
I am proud to say that Josh and I have handled ourselves in ways that I feel was best and one that we can answer to. Now, we must be patient and give God control. I had posted Proverbs 3:5-6 the other day. (I'm not going to list it, I'm going to make you look it up!) We have talked and have always believed that we should do what we feel is right and what we can answer to God for. He will take care of us and he will take care of you.
So here's my point:
Focus on your blessings. We are tremendously blessed. All of us. If you do this and try to have your heart in the right place, your true character will be one that you can be proud of. (or at least look back on without tremendous regret)
Here's what you might not want to hear but need to hear:
Life is hard. Everyone has different things they struggle with. Not trying to step on toes because I do it to, but quit complaining. Quit whining. You don't like to hear others do it. Be patient. Know that there is a plan. You can't change others. Only yourselves. Help others. Learn from others. Money, jobs, birthdays, events, they are or can be wonderful, but they are not your God. And I assure you, you will answer to how you use these things and how you prioritize. Be grateful. Learn from the past and others and let God make your paths straight. In the end, that's all that matters.
That is all friends. Hopefully I have kept your attention up until now and hopefully you don't hate me. Life has thrown some curve balls over the past month, but I am grateful for it. I am blessed and my God meets all my needs (and yours too I assure you)
Have a blessed weekend!
(And yes, there have been changes to the name and look of the blog. You aren't losing your mind!)
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