"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." -Proverbs 25:11
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Discouraged
I really need to share this right now.
Lately my heart has been very burdened with hurt, frustration, and discouragement. The reasons why, I cannot disclose...but let's just say I've been battling with a lot.
I came with Kyle to work this morning, and have been sitting in Starbucks pondering about a lot. I found my heart very discouraged, and I really had no specific reason why. At that moment, I wrote these words in my journal:
"God, I really need to hear a word from you right now. Please don't be silent. Please speak. I'm expectant and waiting."
I kid you not, literally seconds after writing that, my phone started ringing and it was Kyle's Dad. I chose not to answer at that moment, because I was sad (a.k.a. wallowing in self-pity) and thought if it's important he'll leave a message and I'll call him back.
He left me this message:
"Hey Leigh Anna, I was just thinking about you this morning and usually when someone comes to mind out of the blue like that, it means I'm supposed to be praying for them...just wanted to let you know we're thinking about you and praying for you."
As I was listening to that message, tears rolled down my face as I knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was from God. Kyle's dad had no clue how I was feeling at that very moment, but because of his obedience in listening to the Holy Spirit, through Him God answered my heart's cry to hear from Him.
I know that God cares about my heart and all the little and big things that are going on inside of it...but it sure means a lot when God chooses to clearly show me that He really is listening, that He really cares about me and what concerns me, and that He loves me.
While I have truly done all I can do, and while there is really nothing more I can do with what's concerning my heart, I know for sure that the Lord is fighting for me and my heart in this situation.
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still [Leigh Anna]..."
Exodus 14:14
So if you are discouraged today, know that the Lord really does care and desires to give you a word of encouragement too.
Father, I cannot say anything more to you than thank you. You are faithful. I love you.
Lately my heart has been very burdened with hurt, frustration, and discouragement. The reasons why, I cannot disclose...but let's just say I've been battling with a lot.
I came with Kyle to work this morning, and have been sitting in Starbucks pondering about a lot. I found my heart very discouraged, and I really had no specific reason why. At that moment, I wrote these words in my journal:
"God, I really need to hear a word from you right now. Please don't be silent. Please speak. I'm expectant and waiting."
I kid you not, literally seconds after writing that, my phone started ringing and it was Kyle's Dad. I chose not to answer at that moment, because I was sad (a.k.a. wallowing in self-pity) and thought if it's important he'll leave a message and I'll call him back.
He left me this message:
"Hey Leigh Anna, I was just thinking about you this morning and usually when someone comes to mind out of the blue like that, it means I'm supposed to be praying for them...just wanted to let you know we're thinking about you and praying for you."
As I was listening to that message, tears rolled down my face as I knew without a shadow of a doubt that it was from God. Kyle's dad had no clue how I was feeling at that very moment, but because of his obedience in listening to the Holy Spirit, through Him God answered my heart's cry to hear from Him.
I know that God cares about my heart and all the little and big things that are going on inside of it...but it sure means a lot when God chooses to clearly show me that He really is listening, that He really cares about me and what concerns me, and that He loves me.
While I have truly done all I can do, and while there is really nothing more I can do with what's concerning my heart, I know for sure that the Lord is fighting for me and my heart in this situation.
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still [Leigh Anna]..."
Exodus 14:14
So if you are discouraged today, know that the Lord really does care and desires to give you a word of encouragement too.
Father, I cannot say anything more to you than thank you. You are faithful. I love you.
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