Do you ever feel simply overwhelmed with issues? That's how I am feeling at this very moment. I try to remember to look at the big picture and let go of things I cannot control. I pray everyday but sometimes I simply can't let go. I realize that weight like this can kill me. Stress is bad as we already know. Obviously I am not as strong as I think.
I try to remember that I am neither the captain of my ship nor anyone else's. I cannot do this alone. I need to rely on GOD. I need to remember to take my own advice sometimes. It's easy to listen to others and lead them to towards GOD. Then they can get the true guidance they need to move forward. UM! Why don't I do this myself sometimes? Oh yeah! I'm human. Thank GOD for love, protection, mercy, grace, forgiveness, peace of mind and HIS only begotten SON, MY SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. I know I have said that many times but I can never thank HIM enough. GOD loves me more than I could ever love myself.
Now that I have acknowledged my sense of being overwhelmed, I need to reevaluate some things. One in particular is my need to provide straight talk to people. Many people don't like that. I want people to be honest with me if they feel I am being pushy. At the same time, if I am asked for my opinion or advice, be prepared. I won't tell a person what I think they want to hear. As the saying goes, "The truth hurts." I will admit though I do feel a need to step in without being asked if I see someone doing something that is detrimental to him/herself. That brings trouble my way. It's not always helpful to the person and is no benefit to me.
I'll continue to try to take my own advice as often and I can, with GOD's guidance of course. I've prayed to HIM asking to be used as a vessel to bless people. I have prayed to HIM asking to be filled with the right words to say. I am glad for the opportunity to vent/share on this blog. It's therapeutic and according to feedback, helpful to others.
Okay I am done for today. I need to spend some time on my knees. Thanks for listening.
I try to remember that I am neither the captain of my ship nor anyone else's. I cannot do this alone. I need to rely on GOD. I need to remember to take my own advice sometimes. It's easy to listen to others and lead them to towards GOD. Then they can get the true guidance they need to move forward. UM! Why don't I do this myself sometimes? Oh yeah! I'm human. Thank GOD for love, protection, mercy, grace, forgiveness, peace of mind and HIS only begotten SON, MY SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. I know I have said that many times but I can never thank HIM enough. GOD loves me more than I could ever love myself.
Now that I have acknowledged my sense of being overwhelmed, I need to reevaluate some things. One in particular is my need to provide straight talk to people. Many people don't like that. I want people to be honest with me if they feel I am being pushy. At the same time, if I am asked for my opinion or advice, be prepared. I won't tell a person what I think they want to hear. As the saying goes, "The truth hurts." I will admit though I do feel a need to step in without being asked if I see someone doing something that is detrimental to him/herself. That brings trouble my way. It's not always helpful to the person and is no benefit to me.
I'll continue to try to take my own advice as often and I can, with GOD's guidance of course. I've prayed to HIM asking to be used as a vessel to bless people. I have prayed to HIM asking to be filled with the right words to say. I am glad for the opportunity to vent/share on this blog. It's therapeutic and according to feedback, helpful to others.
Okay I am done for today. I need to spend some time on my knees. Thanks for listening.
