Ohh this place of being patient and taking steps one at a time instead of 8 at a time...the Joy of not feeling the pressure cooker of life about to explode...no I'm not perfect and I don't have it all together but what I do have a little bit I want to share.
life is to short to spend angry at someone whom you have no reason to stay mad at. Let's say someone hurt you in what you consider an unforgivable way. You spend time and energy detesting that person's life, defaming their good name, loathing their existence, trying to stay away from them OR harass them. You waste your time and heart on someone who has already decided what was done is done and has moved on and grown. And out of stubbornness you won't let it go. This was me until a couple days ago. Someone hurt me so bad. But after everything fell out from under me all at once, I let it go. I knew that no matter how hard I tried, the only Solice I would find would be in praying for and loving that person...oh the humility. admitting you messed up and still choosing to love. This Low Road...we oftentimes forget it's actually the high road. Because it causes us to humble ourselves or let circumstances humble us and we be receptive to it, it can feel like a ton of bricks on our shoulders. But it's working in us Peace beyond all understanding. This is more than just being a good person. I believe it's key to bridging the gap between high standards of morals and a truly Loving heart and lifestyle. Love pursues Love. I mean that, Love doesn't roll over and play dead, or seduce to reduce. Love doesn't steal. It chases. It passionately commits to whatever it takes. I've been on an emotional hiatus for the past couple years due to hurt but recently I found that my Heart and emotions have been revived. This has done two things: allowed me to stop trying to get to the bottom of myself or everyone else's issues and instead just support them and myself in my time of need, and pray with purpose and strategy. When I look at my best friend, I see Him and see how I can best love Him. Someone once asked me,"how do you take on His pain with Him or for Him?" My reply was,"I ask and I receive." But I'd like to add to it. I desire for Him to know He's loved and cared for. So I will always go the distance. Whether He's asking me to work on myself or just needing some company. To be Captivated by Beauty...this is a very big deal this season. I used to believe it was just fancy words for "Let Jesus wow you". Now I realize, it means to allow yourself to transform, like a caterpillar in a cocoon, surround yourself with Beauty, internally and externally, and grow. Think on things from above. Yes you can and should work and take care of yourself. But your heart matters. It should matter more than your bank account. More thank your struggles to survive. Transforming or transfiguring is a difficult process because it shows you what ultimately matters in your life. Sometimes what we say matters is actually hindering us from growing. And other times, we simply neglect that which could grow us up even more. Take Heart today my wounded warriors. Today you were made for. Today you were chosen. Use it to your fullest. Find the Beauty of Life. In you and around you. Ready yourself for transformation. Take 1 step at a time. Play each note with all of your Heart. Don't dwell on the past or run from your future or present. Stay the chartered course and if it's time to sail to far off lands then set sail and let the winds carry you!!! You're worth it.
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