Life in Perspective

God and I have been in constant conversation lately. A lot of emotions have been rattling around in my brain as new events and old issues have surfaced in the past few months. It amazes me that when God is trying to do the most work on you tht is when you feel the worst but only by your own making. I always want to resist the tweaking time God does. It frustrates me that I can't be a good little girl and say okay God I get it and will do! Instead I spend most of my time saying uh-huh not me the other person made me feel/say/do that! Which goes to show exactly why he is working on me so often. There are several things that have percipitated this thought today.

1. Reality: God has shown me once again that no matter how much I think I have everything under control He allows things to be that we don't understand or that will grow us or both. Ethan's hearing issues have made me realize that God once again has purpose for Ethan's loss of hearing. I pray that God will give us wisdom in how we handle teaching Ethan to adjust to this new phase.

2. Reconciliation: God is working on me to share love with everyone whether I feel it or not and to rely on Him even though I may have to find that love to share through Him.

3. Forgiveness: I read a book today that clearly defines (just like the Bible -but God needed to put a bull's eye between my eyes) how He has given forgiveness and He expects us to also show this to others. We may have to forgive multiple times because we pick it back up from te throne where we have laid it but we can continue to lay it back down. He will be there to hold our hand when we do it.

4. Joy: Yes not all I have conversed with God has been negative. I have heard God through multiple avenues this week and I am so thankful to apply this one. God wants us to be joyful. He created us for His joy and since we are made in his image we surely are made for joy! I am praying that I continually seek Joy from God and don't let the enemy steal it!!!

Until next time blessings!!