Although
I don’t know the direction my life will take, I know that God has it planned
out for my good. It is something we all
think we want to know but do we really.
If we knew how our lives were going to turn out, we may run for the
hills or worse. Each day, we find new
mercies given in the small and sometimes large things of life. For example, going to a new doctor for mental
illness was weighing heavily on my mind.
I prayed that if I needed to go, God would make it clear to me which he
did in several ways. As I prepared to
go, I knew I didn’t want to go alone. I
prayed that morning that if my husband was supposed to go with me, it would
happen. I asked and he was more than
willing to go. In the end, the doctor
was nice and the new medicine is so much cheaper since my insurance does not
cover mental illness medication, for now.
And the medicine seems to be working well, Praise God!
When
we think he is not there walking with us every step, remember He is. He prepares the way for those that love Him
and are his just like a parent does for a child. Asking specifically for your needs is what He
wants to hear. You do not have because
you do not ask. James 4:2b and 3 says, “Yet
you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it
because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.”
Some
things to keep in mind during this holiday season when it is easy to get
stressed and for those that have holiday sadness.
-Slow
down. Warp speed is not essential in
most cases. Stop and smell the roses or
whatever is nearby. A kind word or
gesture will lift your spirits and help others see Christ’s love in you.
-Have
a friend that will pray for you and be there for you. “A friend loveth at all times.” Proverbs
17:17
-Take
time to recount Christ birth and the story in Matthew Chapters 1 and 2. Share this with others you meet this
Christmas season.
-Know
that each new day brings hope and joy. Be
thankful for those small answered prayers and the things you did not ask for
but enjoy each day, a ray of sunshine, beautiful animals that show us love, the
kindness of a stranger. I have learned
humility through this season of my life.
It is one of the gifts Christ gave to us through His example on this earth.
During
this holiday season, I wish you joy unspeakable and peace that will last
through the new year. It has been a
difficult but growth year for me. I pray
that I continue to be used by God to serve Him in a way that brings Him glory
and honor. I am thankful for such an
understanding husband that has stood by my side during my struggles. He is more than I could have asked for and am
so grateful for the gift of him in my life.
And so many good friends that care and have stood with me.
God’s
blessings to you all for a happy and prosperous, peaceful New Year!
Deb
Scripture for
today:
“And my God will meet all
your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4:19
(NIV)
Song to Listen
to:
“Come to Me” Aaron
Shust
