STEALING YOUR JOY
I’ve made no secret that this was a busy week for me. I was preparing for a big District meeting for our woman’s club, and was trying to help with projects at the local level. Running here, hurrying to complete one task, so I could scurry on to the next task. Feeling just a little overwhelmed, to say the least. I still started each day with my morning devotional, but even then, I didn’t feel relaxed. I felt rushed!
I prayed for guidance, for focus, not on the projects at hand, but on the Lord and his will. Have you ever felt like the devil was stealing your joy? That was me this week, I could just feel the devil stealing my joy, stealing my focus, and laughing all week long at the havoc he was creating.
I still “felt”the Lord’s presence with me, I still felt him calming me down, and I still felt him guiding me along the way. It was me that felt that I was letting him down, not giving him enough of my attention, and enough of my thoughts.
I am so grateful that He is tolerant, and most importantly forgiving. I am so grateful that He shows me Grace, even when I am not deserving. I am so grateful that He sent His Son to earth to give me the promise of salvation. I AM SO GRATEFUL!
Have a blessed Sunday!
Yes, that happens to me…especially when my schedule is full. Then, my best friend will remind me of Mary and Martha, and Jesus’ words to them. Taking even 5 minutes and fully focusing on God helps me. I pray you had peace and rest today.
BTW, I LOVE this skirt!
Thanks Brandye. I do not know why I let the worries of the world consume me. I know better!
Amen
I loved this post AND I love that skirt!!! Where can I get my own?
Dianne, I bought the skirt at Belk. I’ll try to link to it in tomorrow’s post.
Thank you, Tania for the reminder of what is really important and all that we have to be thankful for. – Amy
http://www.stylingrannymama.com
Thank you!
You are such a blessing to me! You are Beautiful on the inside and out!
Thank you! I so needed to hear this and be reminded that joy is mine!
Beautiful post! Thank you for these Sunday posts. Also….thank you so much for the bracelet I just received from you. I am wearing it this morning to church. I love it. Thank you, again!!
I needed to hear these words today!!! So really at the end of a hectic week, the devil lost out, because our Lord is always with us! Love your skirt! Thanks!