How wise are you?

2 Thessalonians 1: 6 “God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.”

I am so sick and tired of fighting and have come to a place in my life that I just place my hand over my mouth to shut up. Then I saw this verse “God is just, He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you.” I must be honest I was happy about this but then I also felt terrible because I am also the person who causes trouble.

I realize that God’s character is pure we see that in Proverbs Chapter 30 verse 5 “Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him.” Now dealing with difficult situations I revert back to God. “Please place a shield over my life, help me.”  I am not self-righteous but I need all the help I can get.

Another characteristic of God is He is peace-loving and we see that in 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 verse 33 “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.” I enjoy order and peace in my own life, when things are running smoothly and each thing is in its place I feel confident and happy. I have disorder and it makes me very unhappy.

God is considerate and submissive in character we see this in Matthew chapter 11 verse 28 to 29 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation]. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST (renewal, blessed quiet) FOR YOUR SOULS.

We all know that God is full of mercy we see that in Deuteronomy Chapter 4 verse 31 “He will not leave you, destroy you, or forget the covenant with your fathers that He swore to them by oath, because the LORD your God is a compassionate God.”

Prayer

Lord God, thank You for loving us unconditionally and showing mercy towards each one of us today. LORD we come humbly into YOUR presence and praise YOUR HOLY NAME. You have been there for each one of us.  We praise YOUR HOLY NAME, in the HOLY NAME of JESUS CHRIST Amen

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#serving

Galatians 5: 13 LIFE by the Spirit “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do now use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

Never be deceived by the words "it's better to be outspoken." These words are heartless, without love and intended to cut off the other person. You are cruel and uncaring at the same time.  What happened to the love and compassion for your fellow brother or sister?

My attitude needed to change and I decided to compromise my outspoken ways. I have come to realize that it isn’t what you say that hurts but how you say it. This has resulted in me turning the other cheek and keeping a guard over my mouth.  I have decided to compromise not to appease my husband but to compromise in showing love to him.  In the meantime I am learning to make the sacrifice of watching myself and not making it all about me.

I have heard it said that service is contagious.  I am still not sure how that really works but I am sticking it out. 

I want to encourage you to try and be compassionate, loving and kinder to each other.  When your spouse needs something you should consider doing without moaning. See if there is a change in your relationship.

Prayer

Lord God, You know me.  I humbly pray and ask You please help me so that I am not too outspoken and rude. Help me with my commitment to showing compassion and also being friendly and kind. Help me be of service to my husband and kids.  I pray asking this in Jesus Christs Name, Amen.

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"Now is the occasion to shine!"

Isaiah 61: 3 “and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.”

My past I know best what it has been. I lived for worldly things. Fairly and unfairly and won them.  Reflecting over my life I realize that in the meantime I have come to realize that it really doesn’t matter, what is it all worth?

I wasn’t happy and there was no peace in my life, I was in a constant battle. I remember how I suffered by the unsatisfied ruffian and had to lay low and how I dragged myself through months if not years of weary suffering.

Constantly praying for myself and shedding tears almost each and every day.  After many hours of prayer and speaking to my pastor and Dad I realized I could chart a different course.  “Rise up and face my fears.”  I remember that it was difficult to inspire confidence in my children but I persevered.

It’s been a very long time and I feel that my children love me and that I had done the best that I could at that time.  I believe God has given me beauty for ashes.

Looking at my children I feel that they are “oaks of righteousness.”  God has kept His hand over each one of my children. He will never let them out of His sight.

Prayer

Lord as I reflect over my life and come to stand humbly before You, praying Lord God forgive me, I am a sinful person. I know that I did not always act properly and that my sin seemed to take over many times. I humbly pray forgive me. My life as I think about it had turned into ashes but out of the ashes I can look at my children and see the beauty.  Yes, Lord we struggled through difficult time and we made it to where we are today.  Thank You, I love You Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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