I haven't blogged in quite a while...honestly, because I'm in a very difficult situation where I would prefer to strangle someone with my words. But what good would come of that? None... I've been in a land of comparisons...not a good place to be.
I've been given unsolicited advice...and not even in an area where I am living opposing to my Lord...my God Whom I love. Just advice on how I should do something different just because someone else has a better idea. And some people always have better ideas. They live by stepping all over everyone around them, not caring whom they hurt or what has already come across the path of their audience. They really don't care.
Life for them is perfect because they control it...every piece of it...from their hair to their body shape...to their children...to their home...and everyone else is left feeling like they are not good enough. And yes, I got caught up in the audience of "not good enough" and living in the land of comparison... :z
While living in the Land of Comparison, I came across a book called "A Confident Heart" by Renee Swope. Wow! I would like to share some quotes from it just in case any of you reading are also walking this path I'm depending on Jesus to walk me through...
"Jesus is waiting for us in the midst of our imperfect lives, when our pain and failures confirm our self-doubts. He is there waiting for us when we're going through the motions, aware of what needs to be done but unaware of how we're going to do it. He is there on those mornings when we can't stop criticizing ourselves for blowing it the day before; when we go to work and wonder why we're even there....wherever you are, He wants to meet you there. He is waiting for you to stop, come up close, and turn your heart to listen to His. You don't have to pretend things are fine when they aren't. He knows what is going on in your thoughts. Nothing could keep Him from wanting to be with you. He invites you to come to Him to receive the perfect love He offers--love that casts out fear, love that is patient and kind, love that keeps no record of wrongs."
"Until our hearts find complete security and significance in God's unconditional love, we will never be satisfied."
"God has a plan for your life! He wants to use everything He has brought you to, to bring you through. Not a single thing in your life will be wasted. God will use your past and present to prepare you for your future."
"God's plans for us are found when we surrender ours and seek His each day. God's plans unfold each time we come to Him, talk to Him, and really believe He's listening."
"Peter also said we need to be alert. The best way to do that is by slowing down to listen to our thoughts. If our thoughts are against us, our feelings will be too. When you get that 'not good enough' feeling, stop and ask God what triggered your thoughts and made you start turning toward the shadow of doubt. Then compare your thoughts about that situation to God's thoughts. Do they match? If not, look for a promise in God's Word to replace the lie that filled your heart with doubt."
"From the moment we wake up, we need to tune in and listen to God's thoughts toward us...The truth is, when we belong to Jesus we are loved and accepted forever. We are covered in His goodness, and it's His goodness that makes us good enough!"
Even this morning, I was struggling...clinging to verses of perseverance from God's Word...leaking tears while listening to wonderful songs and hearing God's Word spoken...walking one step at a time...seeking to follow Him. I know He is good. He has brought this across my path...and He will bring me through. His plan is a good one, and He is faithful to make me more like Him.
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Thank You, LORD, for Your faithfulness...Your mercy...Your forgiveness...Your guard over my mouth...
Clinging to You...
