What happened to YOUR Grace?
Ok, so I've waited a few days since my last post.
Sometimes it is good to gather your thoughts before blabbing about anything. Too many times we just spew whatever comes to our minds too quickly. You know, like the "brain vomit". (see previous post)
Lot's of things have bothered me, but most not even worth commenting about. I've learned over the years that "it is what it is". That is a mentality that is really good to keep at times.
I've learned to live in the "grace", which to me means, that others will hurt you, but instead of striking back, we forgive, give them grace, whether they think they need it or not. It is with that mindset that we, ourselves, receive the "grace" and healing we need. Remember, it's not about them anymore. It's about you and what you do in the situation that gives you the most peace about it.
The moral is: Don't let others steal your joy! The JOY of the Lord is my strength.
There are 6,921 Instances pertaining to strength in the Bible. I will not list them all, but here are a few.
I've been battling a deep dark depression the past couple of months. I recognize the signs and KNOW I need to get up and show up for life as I struggle day to day. Knowing and DOING is definitely two different things, though. For some, medication may be the way to go, but well, for me I am choosing to try and go it alone, so to speak. I don't mean going it alone without God and people who love me. We need to surround ourselves with people that truly care and love us. We need people that are willing to help us when we truly need it. Too often people say they will be there and then they are not. This is not to say that they are not meaning well, life just takes each of us on different journeys and I truly understand that.
Take time out of your day to reach out to someone you haven't talked to in a while. Be there for them. In all reality, they may not realize they need you.
Sometimes it is good to gather your thoughts before blabbing about anything. Too many times we just spew whatever comes to our minds too quickly. You know, like the "brain vomit". (see previous post)
Lot's of things have bothered me, but most not even worth commenting about. I've learned over the years that "it is what it is". That is a mentality that is really good to keep at times.
I've learned to live in the "grace", which to me means, that others will hurt you, but instead of striking back, we forgive, give them grace, whether they think they need it or not. It is with that mindset that we, ourselves, receive the "grace" and healing we need. Remember, it's not about them anymore. It's about you and what you do in the situation that gives you the most peace about it.
The moral is: Don't let others steal your joy! The JOY of the Lord is my strength.
There are 6,921 Instances pertaining to strength in the Bible. I will not list them all, but here are a few.
Psalms 28:8 |The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Daniel 10:8 |
Therefore, I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Psalms 68:34 |
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Job 6:12 |
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
Isaiah 25:4 |
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Daniel 10:8 |
Therefore, I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Psalms 68:34 |
Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.
Job 6:12 |
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
Isaiah 25:4 |
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
I've been battling a deep dark depression the past couple of months. I recognize the signs and KNOW I need to get up and show up for life as I struggle day to day. Knowing and DOING is definitely two different things, though. For some, medication may be the way to go, but well, for me I am choosing to try and go it alone, so to speak. I don't mean going it alone without God and people who love me. We need to surround ourselves with people that truly care and love us. We need people that are willing to help us when we truly need it. Too often people say they will be there and then they are not. This is not to say that they are not meaning well, life just takes each of us on different journeys and I truly understand that.
Take time out of your day to reach out to someone you haven't talked to in a while. Be there for them. In all reality, they may not realize they need you.
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