Yesterday, I came home feeling humbled yet again. It seems to be the theme for this season of my life. I started reflecting and lamenting. I am an optimist so I started to look for how this can be turned around. There was a whole lot of looking at me going on.
Why must the proverbial carpet keep being pulled out under me? Why is it that I am such a misfit? Why can no one take me seriously? Will I ever find my place, where I thrive and am not a joke? I'm an old foolish woman, that is all I'll ever be. Yeah...whaaaaaaaa and barrrooooo.
Yeah, I know...the toxicity in my thoughts were clogging up my hopes for well-being. Self pity was running rampant. You see, time and time again, I have been humbled, and time and time again, I get back up and try again. I often wonder why because my limitations are so enormous.
The reason is simple... the One within is so much more enormous than any shortcomings, perceived or real.
He reminds me…life isn't all about me.
I could almost hear Him...
Back down to your knees, my precious daughter. You already are my daughter, why do you chase after your own approval, let alone others. Get back in the word, and when you do anything, do it to help and to serve, not to get it right. As long as you are serving Me and others with Me in mind, I am pleased. Stop looking for the defining moments, you have already been defined.
Deep breath of Yahweh, His Glory reigns over insecurity and ego. I am feeling stronger because my eyes and thoughts are on my Savior. He is worthy to be praised. Focusing on Him in all that we do, is the very Best we can do for Him, others and ourselves.
Seeking even our own validation and approval is such a colossal and foolish waste of precious time. Stay at His feet, but get up and shine for the One who sets us free.
There is sunshine in my soul.
Why must the proverbial carpet keep being pulled out under me? Why is it that I am such a misfit? Why can no one take me seriously? Will I ever find my place, where I thrive and am not a joke? I'm an old foolish woman, that is all I'll ever be. Yeah...whaaaaaaaa and barrrooooo.
Yeah, I know...the toxicity in my thoughts were clogging up my hopes for well-being. Self pity was running rampant. You see, time and time again, I have been humbled, and time and time again, I get back up and try again. I often wonder why because my limitations are so enormous.
The reason is simple... the One within is so much more enormous than any shortcomings, perceived or real.
He reminds me…life isn't all about me.
I could almost hear Him...
Back down to your knees, my precious daughter. You already are my daughter, why do you chase after your own approval, let alone others. Get back in the word, and when you do anything, do it to help and to serve, not to get it right. As long as you are serving Me and others with Me in mind, I am pleased. Stop looking for the defining moments, you have already been defined.
Deep breath of Yahweh, His Glory reigns over insecurity and ego. I am feeling stronger because my eyes and thoughts are on my Savior. He is worthy to be praised. Focusing on Him in all that we do, is the very Best we can do for Him, others and ourselves.
Seeking even our own validation and approval is such a colossal and foolish waste of precious time. Stay at His feet, but get up and shine for the One who sets us free.
There is sunshine in my soul.
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