Hey Beauties! I was so caught up in preparing for Thanksgiving and actually spending time with the ones I love I did not go on my social media much or this blog. I payed Snapchat a visit a few times but that's it. I really want to live in the moment instead of being on my social media while in the presence of other people. This post is actually a repost from my other blog which I will be shutting down. Managing two blogs is hard. lol. Hope this blesses you and I hope you enjoy!
From time to time I find myself in teaching moments. Life has many of them and today was definitely a teaching moment and I learned a few things. Sometimes as I go through life I forget that Gratitude is everything! Changing your attitude no matter how your circumstance looks like is key. Times have been hard financially for me and for whatever reason I was short on a particular bill. Normally this would push me over the edge. I would usually allow doubt in my heart and then I begin to question God and what he is doing up there. I start to feel defeated and my perception of this once blessed life is now full of misfortune and sadness. LOL. I sound crazy. But this is literally my thought process when things get tough. I am super DRAMATIC and God has to deal with me and teach me the same lesson every time. Mercy Lord.
But, I am proud to report that I didn't do that this time! I learned so much just by staying calm and trusting God. Even though every bit of me wanted to react and cry out to the Lord "Why have you forsaken ME!" Within these moments are valuable lessons and I am so grateful to experience these types of moments.
It's so easy to express gratitude when things are going well. It's easy to be thankful on the mountain top but gratitude shines the most in the valley. The attitude of gratitude is especially needed when we are in our darkest moments. It's amazing how we can declare of God's wonder and power in the sanctuary but when life hits the fan we forget. I would just forget about all of the other times God has pulled me through. I would forget about what the word of God says about his provision and his faithfulness. I would forget about his mighty power and how he reigns over everything. I would forget about who I was in him and my connection with him. I am reminded of the story in the bible where Peter walked on water (Matthew 14:22-33). When his eyes were fixed on Jesus he was fine until he took his eyes off of Jesus and unto the waves. He began to sink, and I believe that's how we sink and get overwhelmed. Once I take my eyes of off Jesus it's a wrap. I am no longer listening to the voice of the Lord now I am listening to my flesh and the devil's lies.
There is this one song that ministers to my core when I feel myself losing my focus on Jesus. God I look to you by Bethel Music. This song is so honest and I feel like it totally translates my emotions and helps me to redirect them back to Christ.
"God I look to youand I won't be overwhelmedgive me visionto see things like you do.God I look to youyou're where my help comes fromgive me wisdomyou know just what to do"- God I look to you by Bethel Music
Instead of declaring that I am overwhelmed, instead of defaulting to doubt, instead of curling into a bubble of emotions and frustration; I play this song and allow it to reverse every negative thought. It does the trick every time! I began to look at my situation through the lens of gratefulness. I will say that because I was calm and I kept my composure, I was able to pay this bill. Once I paid it I thought of other people who couldn't pay their bills this month and the pain and fear they must be going through. I was humbled by God's grace and love that he shows every single day. In that moment I realized God didn't forsake me at all! His faithfulness and consistency brings my faith up a few notches. I am so happy that God's faithfulness isn't dependent on my faithfulness or my situation. He is faithful and that is just who he is no matter what I am doing or what I am going through and I am utterly grateful!
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. - John 16:33
Jesus never promised a life full of daisies and sunshine. In this life we will see bad days, we will go through the fire, and we will run into some tribulation. But Jesus did promise us his peace that passes all understanding and victory to overcome the hardest tribulation. God didn't leave us powerless! His spirit helps us to overcome and find strength when we feel weak and hopeless. We have everything we need to win the battle over doubt and fear. Moving forward I plan on holding onto what I have learned and grow in faith that even when I am at my lowest I can always find reasons to be grateful.
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