John 8:32 says "You will know the Truth and the truth will set you free."
My first thought is I like my little bubble of denial.... do you?
But the more I study and search my soul, the more I want to know the truth so I can do something about it. Knowing the truth springs you into action, doesn't it?
Living in denial allows you to not move or take action on what needs to be changed or solved.
Even when the truth is ugly and hurtful and full of rejection ---- I still want to know. Because then I can take appropriate action. God knows the truth and has prepared you to be able to handle the truth.
Today, I'm glad I know the truth and I'm ready to face it head on and take appropriate steps. It's freeing! Try it!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Life's bump in the roads cause you to see the horizon more clearly
This was not the best week for me as you have probably figured out by my posting. I don't think it helps that I'm buried up to my neck in work -- bad news hits you worse when you are stressed.
But I realized that even though bad things happened, there are more than twice that many good things happening too. I think God chooses to work this way. BUT, we have to look for it. I honestly felt like there was serious darkness, but I could feel the light on my face. There was light causing me to put life into perspective.
Can you see positive situations despite the deepest darkest moments?
As I was struggling, I came across Romans 15:1-5.
1 We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”[a] 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
But I realized that even though bad things happened, there are more than twice that many good things happening too. I think God chooses to work this way. BUT, we have to look for it. I honestly felt like there was serious darkness, but I could feel the light on my face. There was light causing me to put life into perspective.
Can you see positive situations despite the deepest darkest moments?
As I was struggling, I came across Romans 15:1-5.
1 We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”[a] 4 Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
5 May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.
Ouch, right? That's what I THOUGHT! Because I'm strong (only in Him), I have to help others and build them up. This was not my thought process. Not a natural reaction to be kind and patient encouraging those who hurt you.
WAIT PATIENTLY (not my strong suit) for God's promises to be fullfilled -- did you notice it didn't say MAYBE? If He feels like it? TO BE is what it says. What a fantastic promise, now to trust Him with the details of how, when, where and in what way.
Then the message at church today was on the POWER of the Holy Spirit. That He can fill your life and go forth with you, filling every crack and every void. I certainly need that.
In the midst of your week, I would love to hear the positives that are happening in your life.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Mosher Family: Trusting God is an ongoing process
Mosher Family: Trusting God is an ongoing process: "The greatest freedom God can give you is to trust His ability to take care of you each day". In the book, "So You Don't Want to Go To Chur...
Trusting God is an ongoing process
"The greatest freedom God can give you is to trust His ability to take care of you each day". In the book, "So You Don't Want to Go To Church Anymore"
Wow. Wow. Wow. We screw things up when we look further down the road. We don't get how things will work out over time.
Again letting go of tomorrow's concerns and thanking God for our provisions today.
"We can only see what we can do. We can't yet see what God is going to do." another quote from the book.
Book club chicks -- are you ready to discuss this book next week? I'm loving it and getting a ton of practical advice for my life at this moment!!
Wow. Wow. Wow. We screw things up when we look further down the road. We don't get how things will work out over time.
Again letting go of tomorrow's concerns and thanking God for our provisions today.
"We can only see what we can do. We can't yet see what God is going to do." another quote from the book.
Book club chicks -- are you ready to discuss this book next week? I'm loving it and getting a ton of practical advice for my life at this moment!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Today I need to let it go. I need to be okay with the outcome, however it may be. And that requires a process of grieving the ideal. I had visions of my mind how the situation should play out. I had envisioned it so much, I was sure it would happen. Now I have to accept that at this time, it's not going to happen like I thought. This makes me sad, mad, frustrated. Wondering, why, what is the purpose?
You can make many plans,but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21.
This verse came to mind this morning. I had planned it would go a certain way, but God's ways are higher, more accurate, bigger pictured.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14 I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” Jeremiah 29:11-14
Confirmation that God's plans are better than mine. I need to let go and grieve my idea of how it should come together. Trust in God's plan and know that He is protecting me, guiding me, leading me to what's next.
I need to align my heart and my mind. And go back to my saying from the beginning of this journey ---- you NEVER know or realize what God is protecting you from that you have no idea about. The situations He has saved you from. It can always be worse, we need to be more thankful about the things that DON'T happen to us, right? And in this situation, I need to be thankful for that, really thankful. He could be protecting me from a really bad situation that I have no understanding of. All I see is my point of view, and from here I want it so bad... I don't have the full big picture. Praising God that He does! And he's protecting me.
Trusting that God is holding my heart and my mind in his hand, and working on letting go of my plan, and resting in His.
You can make many plans,but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs 19:21.
This verse came to mind this morning. I had planned it would go a certain way, but God's ways are higher, more accurate, bigger pictured.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14 I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.” Jeremiah 29:11-14
Confirmation that God's plans are better than mine. I need to let go and grieve my idea of how it should come together. Trust in God's plan and know that He is protecting me, guiding me, leading me to what's next.
I need to align my heart and my mind. And go back to my saying from the beginning of this journey ---- you NEVER know or realize what God is protecting you from that you have no idea about. The situations He has saved you from. It can always be worse, we need to be more thankful about the things that DON'T happen to us, right? And in this situation, I need to be thankful for that, really thankful. He could be protecting me from a really bad situation that I have no understanding of. All I see is my point of view, and from here I want it so bad... I don't have the full big picture. Praising God that He does! And he's protecting me.
Trusting that God is holding my heart and my mind in his hand, and working on letting go of my plan, and resting in His.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Perspective
Today was not really a good day. And for many, many reasons that are not in my control. And I found myself deep into a little pity party. I usually don't relish here, but today I really wanted to hibernate and nestle down tight in my little party of 1 (my party ended up affecting a few others, sad how that happens).
I prayed and asked God to put it into perspective. To help me only really look at one thing at a time, instead of the overwhelming piles that were about to crumble around me.
But tonight as I was driving like Mario Andretti, trying to get the frustrations out... I realized that alone today -- someone had lost a child, another friend's husband left her, someone lost a parent, another acquaintance had lost their home.
My perspective is way off. Is yours? Do you ever feel like you are about to crumble ------ then you have a moment where you realize, someone always has it worse than you.
Now on top of my pity party -- I feel guilty. Just kidding. My circumstances weren't great today and I had some strikes against me, but tomorrow is a new day and I'm tucking in both my kids (who I've asked to forgive me) giving loves to my husband in a bit and snuggling into my warm bed. My circumstances are GREAT compared to many others and that's what I'm focusing on tonight as I close my eyes.
And ask for more grace to make it through tomorrow. How's your perspective? Does it need adjusting like mine? Take a step back. Evaluate. Adjust. Make some changes.
I prayed and asked God to put it into perspective. To help me only really look at one thing at a time, instead of the overwhelming piles that were about to crumble around me.
But tonight as I was driving like Mario Andretti, trying to get the frustrations out... I realized that alone today -- someone had lost a child, another friend's husband left her, someone lost a parent, another acquaintance had lost their home.
My perspective is way off. Is yours? Do you ever feel like you are about to crumble ------ then you have a moment where you realize, someone always has it worse than you.
Now on top of my pity party -- I feel guilty. Just kidding. My circumstances weren't great today and I had some strikes against me, but tomorrow is a new day and I'm tucking in both my kids (who I've asked to forgive me) giving loves to my husband in a bit and snuggling into my warm bed. My circumstances are GREAT compared to many others and that's what I'm focusing on tonight as I close my eyes.
And ask for more grace to make it through tomorrow. How's your perspective? Does it need adjusting like mine? Take a step back. Evaluate. Adjust. Make some changes.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
New Year Clearances!
Happy 2012! This year has started off with a huge bang!! I got to ring in the year at the BEACH! Those of you who really know me -- know this is my favorite place in all the world... I love the waves (which a few times were very stormy:love, love, love) and the sand, the sounds, the clouds... I could go on and on.
Not only was I at the beach -- but I went to the outlet mall. Double the fun! I took Lindsay shopping for some new jeans and her cousin Abby got to come along. We had the best time. Looking at things, laughing, buying, laughing some more. You get the idea.
Of course, I only shop the clearance racks. My kids know that we only have things that come from clearance. So as soon as we would walk in a store, I would ask the girls if they see the clearance racks.... right? Teach them how to shop right, I say.
When we are done shopping, Abby wants to go to McDonalds. Shocking, if you know her too. Ha.
We go up to the drive through --- Lindsay spots the clearance sign and says in a huge loud voice: "Mom, McDonald's is having a clearance!! We can get a good deal!"
I then had to explain that the world clearance has a few different meanings....
Not only was I at the beach -- but I went to the outlet mall. Double the fun! I took Lindsay shopping for some new jeans and her cousin Abby got to come along. We had the best time. Looking at things, laughing, buying, laughing some more. You get the idea.
Of course, I only shop the clearance racks. My kids know that we only have things that come from clearance. So as soon as we would walk in a store, I would ask the girls if they see the clearance racks.... right? Teach them how to shop right, I say.
When we are done shopping, Abby wants to go to McDonalds. Shocking, if you know her too. Ha.
We go up to the drive through --- Lindsay spots the clearance sign and says in a huge loud voice: "Mom, McDonald's is having a clearance!! We can get a good deal!"
I then had to explain that the world clearance has a few different meanings....
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