Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
adversity: a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune~meriam webster online
If I allow it to, I believe everything that comes against me can sharpen me. Whether it comes against me to destroy me or it comes against me because I am just too stubborn to change when I should, if I am willing, I can learn and grow.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
As I type this a song enters my mind and I play it to uplift my ever pressured life.
"O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art...."
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art...."
What I have learned recently I pray will not leave my mind and I will keep it ever before my eyes...God is my ONLY constant and He is the FIRST person I should take ALL things that weigh on my heart.
I have a problem and I want to share it with someone...instead I need to FIRST get alone with Him or even around my children with Him, since "alone" like never happens...even bathroom times :/
This is for me, I am not saying I have everyone's answer...but from what I have heard from many others is that taking things to God FIRST is always best.
In the past this never seemed to be relieving enough for me to not go and blab my issue everywhere else after I talked to God, but through a little time and maturing...oh and a TON of sharpening by way of major issues...I have less and less trouble solely going to Him.
Now I simply go to Him with all issues I feel I need to and I just tell Him what I would tell a friend about the issue. He has heard everyone of my conversations and already knows what is on my heart. This is what my dialogue is LIKE.
"Okay Lord, you just saw/heard that. I know I am not perfect and I have needed and been given sooooo much forgiveness. Help me through this because right now I feel overwhelmed and weighted by all the pressure. It hurts how ______ keeps doing _________ and they don't show any concern." etc I feel sooo much better just being "real" with God and not trying to candy coat what I am feeling because that is just plain ridiculous. While I use this method of healing daily I also use...
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
This life has sure had plenty of sharpening moments, but honestly, I am so thankful for them. I actually feel sympathy for those who do not have as many sharpening moments or worse yet, they have a ton and still refuse to allow the sharpening to take place and just think life stinks for no reason. Tonight I am praying for everyone, everywhere, may we all know God and be sensitive to Him, knowing His will for us and walking in His will.
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Thank You Lord for all You are!
God bless
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