I woke up this morning with one plan for the day and it ended up taking a completely different turn. Both were good plans but as a result of my change of schedule I got to have lunch with my husband and catch up on a much delinquent “to do” list. It was like God handed me an extra day to catch up.
As this day has moved on, at a much less frantic pace then usual, I have found myself with some much needed time to think and to just be quiet and listen to the Lord. I have found myself listening to that quiet voice that is always there but gets drown out by the busyness of life. Today has allowed me to reflect and pray for my loved ones and friends that are hurting, to celebrate the laughter and joy my husband brings to my life, and to listen to the wind blowing through the trees from my balcony. I spend so much of my time fighting to achieve something and goal setting that I sometimes miss out on the successes and gifts right in front of me.
So..thank you God for my “extra day” to listen and to be thankful. I don’t always have to be striving and pushing myself to be happy. Sometimes resting in you is my biggest achievement.
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You mentioned in one of the interviews on You Tube that you “wanted to encourage others”. That is just what you have done for me today. After watching your video and hearing you share what the Lord has helped you to overcome. When you said the part about knowing the truth of God’s Word, you knew one day through Him you would one day be free from that struggle. My heart rejoiced to hear you say this. The world wants to put labels on us, and these labels (recovering addict, anorexic, whatever might fit at the time) becomes a heavy burden. Thank God, there is freedom in Christ…”Therefore if the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36
Your sister had the ability to encourage me in this way. My cup has been filled to overflowing, Thank you
thank you so much for sharing that. Satan wants us to feel as though we will never be able to overcome our struggles and that is simply a lie. I am so thrilled that you know the truth. God bless, Love D