It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
I have been re-reading "Just enough LIGHT for the Step I'm on" by Stormie Omartin. I was given this book in 2000 and have underlined, highlighted and even made notes on some of the pages. As I began reading it again I was inspired at how God has carried me through some times in my life that seemed to be dark.
I can remember so vividly a time in my life that I truly wondered if the sun would ever shine again. Oh did the SON ever shine but there was days I couldn't see it because I wasn't looking! We get so caught up in being distraught, angry, sad, and even depressed that we forget that what we going through or dealing with has a much larger picture than we see.God sees the big picture but all we see is the little picture.
Sometimes we just have to find a different way to view out situation! I realized that when I was able to see things from God's perspective I was able to find the light even in the midst of darkness.
One of the things that Stormie said in her book and I had made a note beside her quotation that simply said AMEN was this. "God is in the middle of doing something great for us and, because we are not as comfortable as we'd like to be, we don't recognize the good things He has put in our lap".
This has proven to be true over and over again in my life! May we try to look through the lens of God's eyes so we can see the light.
I can remember so vividly a time in my life that I truly wondered if the sun would ever shine again. Oh did the SON ever shine but there was days I couldn't see it because I wasn't looking! We get so caught up in being distraught, angry, sad, and even depressed that we forget that what we going through or dealing with has a much larger picture than we see.God sees the big picture but all we see is the little picture.
Sometimes we just have to find a different way to view out situation! I realized that when I was able to see things from God's perspective I was able to find the light even in the midst of darkness.
One of the things that Stormie said in her book and I had made a note beside her quotation that simply said AMEN was this. "God is in the middle of doing something great for us and, because we are not as comfortable as we'd like to be, we don't recognize the good things He has put in our lap".
This has proven to be true over and over again in my life! May we try to look through the lens of God's eyes so we can see the light.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI have to admit the light here is dim..
my anxiety attacks and this depression have had so strong a hold on me I had to see mental and physical health doctors..
please Cindy, if you have a prayer list, put me on it. This dark tunnel is a scary place and I want so much to be back in the light.
I just finished up my devotional....I think (prayers, please) and it was based on the last few years of struggles. When we come out on the other end, we see how God held us the entire time!!! Thanks for a confirmation and affirmation!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I needed this today. Have been battling with just the ups and downs of daily life and trying to pray through each day. It is not that things are BAD per say...There is always the light at the end of the tunnel. However, sometimes, even through prayer, spending time in His Word, I still have a hard time seeing the light. God does always bring me through and that is what I count on. Just being honest. Connie Royals
ReplyDeleteTrue words, my Friend. When we're uncomfortable, our focus shifts like a laser to making ourselves comfortable again. But in that laser focus, we miss seeing (and experiencing) the blessings God continues to pour over us. Thanks for this wonderful word today!
ReplyDeleteIt has been such a long time since I visited you (or anyone for that matter. But I am so glad I stopped by today. I will add that book to my must reads. Sounds like something I need right now. I have missed your oh so inspirational words. Thanks for sharing.
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