I heavily dislike the stages in life when I don’t feel like participating! Those days upon weeks that just doing the basics are challenging and met with resignation.
The to-do list holds no desire to be accomplished, and the days ahead are filled with silent dread! Do you ever feel like a prisoner in your own life?
So, now what? Do we allow ourselves the satisfaction of sitting on our throne of disgruntled emotions, or do we seek the kingdom of heaven?
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Philippians 4:13 ESV: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Ephesians 6:10 ESV: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
Colossians 1:11 ESV: “Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.”
Matthew 19:26 ESV: “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible but with God all things are possible.”
Isaiah 26:4 ESV: “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.”
1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV: “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.”
Our feelings and emotions resemble the ocean, constantly moving and changing. Some days are smooth as glass, the brightness of the sun reflecting off the water like diamonds sparkling against the blue sky. Then, the next moment the blue skies darken, clouds arrive on the horizon, the winds kick up, and the waves start to toss and turn, causing us to hang on for dear life!
Jesus is our life preserver on the choppy seas of life!
We may not be able to change our situations or the stages of life we are going through, but we can change how we go through any situation by turning to the Lord and finding strength, peace, direction, and joy in Him!
Jesus,
I thank you for always being with me. Thank you for never leaving me in my puddle of doom and gloom but for hearing my prayers, gently taking my hand, and leading me into peace. Thank you for always being with me and teaching me to rise above my moods and moments! Thank you for an abundant, joyful day! Lord Jesus, in your name, I pray. Amen ❤️😌
Sunshine On My Shoulder 