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!
Your Daughter In Law is so cute! Her style is too young for me but I have two daughters that will love her blog. I just emailed the link to them!
Thank you for sharing this Tania. I also had a week like this and felt overwhelmed and like my joy and peace were being robbed of me. Your words resonated with me and remind me that God is still in control and His peace is still there even in the midst of chaos. Blessings to you.
Thank you for your wisdom. I needed this reminder too. Seeing your skirt reminded me of a question. What do ladies do these days about a slip? I hate the nylon ones that stick to you and make me even hotter but I need the extra layer of something so the skirt lies smoother. What do you do?
Thanks for this reminder. I’ve been rushed looking for items to donate for our church missionary garage sale and have failed to work on my morning devotions. Great reminder for me.
I and 5’2″ and have stayed away from long skirts but love yourflowy look today. Just ordered a gauze comparable item from QVC this morning in fern green. Hope it works and is as happy a shade as it appears. I’m working hard to step out of my comfort zone and your inspiration helps.
Have a wonderful day!
Totally can relate to your experience. I’m also taking the 40 day challenge and have had particularly full days lately. Fortunately , it seems to me, God will take our small efforts and bless them beyond our wildest imagination. Still, I know I have to put forth the effort.
I’ll fe praying for all of us who want a closer relationship with God to not get caught in Satan,s snares. I once had a pastor who said, “If the devil can’t make you be bad, he will make you busy”.
You look easy, breezy today! Especially like the skirt.
I appreciate your honesty and transparency. We sisters in Christ learn much from each other. Our trials and victories testify of God’s love, beauty, and tenderness. Praying HIS blessings on you today.
Thank you for this!
Wow I really needed to hear this. Thanks for this reminder and have a wonderful day!
A great post and reminder, Tania. I need to copy and paste this. I am feeling overwhelmed with obligations coming up later this month and all of May. I can already feel Satan jumping up and down with excitement as my anxieties grow. (The outfit you are modeling today certainly sparks joy. You look bright and joyful)
Love it . Hoping your Sunday is full of love and blessings