Hey, sorry about my last post. I really wasn't as down as I sounded. I also mentioned that I was grumpy on Sunday on my Facebook. A few people e-mailed me to check on me. Sorry that I didn't respond to most e-mails or writings on my wall. I wasn't ignoring you guys, I just was still in a little funk but I'm doing so much better now.
I started this thing I call my "Peace Page". It's a section in my journal and everytime I have a peace about moving to AZ and selling our house, I write down my thoughts. Sometimes it's a one-liner and sometimes more. My goal is so that when I "crash" in my thoughts and my faith (or lack of), I have a reference point to reel me back in to where I should be. This helps me to focus on what is true, praiseworthy & lovely. This helps me to take my thoughts captive.
This week I've written many things that have helped me get off that slippery slope of doubt, self pity and ultimately, yes, I'm going to say it, sin. Here is just a quick example of notes I've written in my Peace Page:
Good has and will continue to come out of this time of waiting.
I trust God. He is for us.
Yes, we want to move but I will choose to be content, grateful & joyous today. I only have today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
"God will make this happen for He who calls you is faithful." 1 Thes 5:24
After we have struggled awhile, He will perfect, establish and settle us
(see 1 Peter 5:10)
We are teaching our children through this expirience. May we be good examples!
God doesn't need a good housing market to sell our house. Think of Gideon. God had to strip away every reason that they might take the glory for themselves. When the scenario seemed virtually impossible, then He did His thing & there was no doubt Who should get the glory. He wants (and deserves) the glory in selling this house.
(Judges 7:2)
This is all part of our journey & process. God is building our faith, strengthening our trust & stripping our things that don't belong in our hearts. This process is FOR us. It is a "yes" in Christ.
God is on His throne.
Is there anything in your life right now that you're battling through mentally? Could you use a "Peace Page" too? If so, I encourage you to write down everything true and good about the situation and reference it regularly. In times of victory, write. In times of defeat, read. The power of truth amazes me. We truly can be transformed through the renewing of our minds.
Peace out. (LOL)
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3 comments:
So glad you are on the "upswing". Love what you said....victory, write and defeat, read. Great advice. Thank you for your words.
Love you sister friend!
Praying for His peace for you both as you wait on His timing.
Beautifully written and I cracked up at your ending.
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