I can easily fall into this trap and, upon speaking with others lately, find it’s easy for them also; what this trap is, is discontentment.
I will speak for myself, and you might get a glimmer of yourself as you read along! I am bored! I have plenty to keep me busy, but I’m bored with that! I am longing for summer and the warm breezes that accompany it.
I long for simplicity, to be able to go to the zoo without having to make an appointment—the ability to have an idea to do something and go and do it.
Possibly life isn’t quite like you had it pictured! The days of youth are gone, and so is the feeling of being carefree! Maybe your career, your mate, your children, your church, your friends, or your neighborhood have put certain limitations on you and your spirit. You might be feeling penned up, oppressed, frustrated, something inside you is screaming to get out, but you don’t know what or how!
Everything is just fine visibly, but everything is not alright in your spirit!!! Now What? Pray asking for clarity of what and why your are feeling this way and then Stop Dwelling!!!
Turn that negative thinking around, start thinking of the positives! Start thanking God and praising Him with a grateful heart that; …
I am healthy. My children love me, and we are friends. I have a good husband who takes excellent care of me. I am blessed with friends from my childhood, throughout the travels of life, and in a game called ‘Junes Journey.’ I have a roof over my head and food in my pantry.
I have the freedom to love my God openly, vote for whom I want, speak my mind, have an opinion, like or dislike regardless of another person’s stance, and to be! Thus, turning your hateful heart into a grateful heart.
Psalm 118:24 ESV “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.”
Zephaniah 3:17 ESV “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
I challenge you to try this because it genuinely works. The next time you find yourself bored, discontent, and grumbling, change your mindset to some positives. They are there…I know you can find at least one or two!
Be blessed today, be a blessing today, and thank you for joining me. 🥰
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