Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Journey Through Life: Frustrations
Journey Through Life: Frustrations: Seems like no matter what something will always frustrate us. My cousin Jessica, got frustrated with herself for making a silly mistake on a...
Frustrations
Seems like no matter what something will always frustrate us. My cousin Jessica, got frustrated with herself for making a silly mistake on a test today. She still did well on the test, but it's the fact that she knew what she was doing. We all make mistakes; but how often are we judged for those mistakes.
I think some of my biggest frustrations have been when I've dealt with some family issues. But I love them no matter what; I wouldn't change them for anything in the world. We get frustrated with our kids when they don't do what they are suppose to do. Or when they fail a test because they refuse to study for the test or just didn't try.
But how often, are we frustrated with ourselves for stupid mistakes that we make like my cousin Jessica. For me it's happen quite a bit; but something that I have learned, my past doesn't define me. It's in the past where it will stay at. My past has made me who I am today because of my past mistakes. It's made me a stronger person, not a weaker one. Praise God! Sure there are things that I am still weak at, but I will overcome those areas and become stronger in those areas.
I think a frustration that gets me everytime no matter what is when I'm told that I can't do something. It just makes me want to do it more. It can be anything really that I'm told that I can't do. Like told that I can't cut the grass; I'll do it. Not to prove to you that I can do it, but because I know that I can do it. And no I'm not doing it to be rude; I like being helpful. Is that not the case in somethings? We do things to help people, but they take it as we are being rude. Not my intentions and I'm sure it's not your intentions either.
A frustration I've been having lately is that I'm reading the book of Romans in the Bible and I don't understand somethings. When that happens; I stop what I'm doing and pray. It still may take me some time to get it, but I will get it. I may have to ask for help to understand something but know that I'm trying to learn. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness in my opinion. I think it's a sign of strenght saying I need help and I trust your opinion.
Don't let stupid mistakes get you down and frustrated...We all make them but overcoming them is great. Smile and keep your head up.
I think some of my biggest frustrations have been when I've dealt with some family issues. But I love them no matter what; I wouldn't change them for anything in the world. We get frustrated with our kids when they don't do what they are suppose to do. Or when they fail a test because they refuse to study for the test or just didn't try.
But how often, are we frustrated with ourselves for stupid mistakes that we make like my cousin Jessica. For me it's happen quite a bit; but something that I have learned, my past doesn't define me. It's in the past where it will stay at. My past has made me who I am today because of my past mistakes. It's made me a stronger person, not a weaker one. Praise God! Sure there are things that I am still weak at, but I will overcome those areas and become stronger in those areas.
I think a frustration that gets me everytime no matter what is when I'm told that I can't do something. It just makes me want to do it more. It can be anything really that I'm told that I can't do. Like told that I can't cut the grass; I'll do it. Not to prove to you that I can do it, but because I know that I can do it. And no I'm not doing it to be rude; I like being helpful. Is that not the case in somethings? We do things to help people, but they take it as we are being rude. Not my intentions and I'm sure it's not your intentions either.
A frustration I've been having lately is that I'm reading the book of Romans in the Bible and I don't understand somethings. When that happens; I stop what I'm doing and pray. It still may take me some time to get it, but I will get it. I may have to ask for help to understand something but know that I'm trying to learn. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness in my opinion. I think it's a sign of strenght saying I need help and I trust your opinion.
Don't let stupid mistakes get you down and frustrated...We all make them but overcoming them is great. Smile and keep your head up.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Time
Time....what is that? It seems like everything we do surrounds that one word. Either with doctor's appointments, family time, spending time with friends, or just spending time in the Word. We tell our kids when to go to bed or when to wake up. We revolve around that word.
Time is something that is hard for me to grasp. When I was working as a manager, I seemed to never have time to do anything. I was always at work or sleeping because I had to go to work. Even on my days off, I was spending more time sleeping because I was so tired from working. I let myself be consumed with my job. So because of that, I never made any friends outside of my job. Now that I'm not working, time is something that I kinda sorta have a little of. But not really because I am a stay at home mom to 4 kids; I'm not complaining though. Now if I wanna spend time with anyone, I have to do it when they are off of work. Which doesn't always seem to concide when I can do things.
The one thing I can't seem to every grasp with time, is spending time in the Word. I know that I need to but I just find it hard to concentrate. Where are my priorities at? I can be honest and tell you that it's not where they need to be at. I need to be spending more time in the Word and listening to what God wants me to do. I want to be His servant and used for His purpose. God has called us each for a purpose and will use us as we are. We don't have to be some great speaker or whatever it is your are good at, He will use at your best. All we have to do is say: "here we are, use me." God will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4 testifies to that: "delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." We just need to believe that.
I know that things may be tough for you right now but things will get better. It may not be right this second, some things take time. Pray about it! Don't give up! We are going to get through this rough period in our life. Keep pushing forward and stop looking back. Your past has helped shaped you into who you are today (good or bad; you can't change it). I'm not proud of somethings from my past but I know that they helped formed me into who I am today.
Stay focused on your goals! Keep your head up! And pray without ceasing.
Time is something that is hard for me to grasp. When I was working as a manager, I seemed to never have time to do anything. I was always at work or sleeping because I had to go to work. Even on my days off, I was spending more time sleeping because I was so tired from working. I let myself be consumed with my job. So because of that, I never made any friends outside of my job. Now that I'm not working, time is something that I kinda sorta have a little of. But not really because I am a stay at home mom to 4 kids; I'm not complaining though. Now if I wanna spend time with anyone, I have to do it when they are off of work. Which doesn't always seem to concide when I can do things.
The one thing I can't seem to every grasp with time, is spending time in the Word. I know that I need to but I just find it hard to concentrate. Where are my priorities at? I can be honest and tell you that it's not where they need to be at. I need to be spending more time in the Word and listening to what God wants me to do. I want to be His servant and used for His purpose. God has called us each for a purpose and will use us as we are. We don't have to be some great speaker or whatever it is your are good at, He will use at your best. All we have to do is say: "here we are, use me." God will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4 testifies to that: "delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." We just need to believe that.
I know that things may be tough for you right now but things will get better. It may not be right this second, some things take time. Pray about it! Don't give up! We are going to get through this rough period in our life. Keep pushing forward and stop looking back. Your past has helped shaped you into who you are today (good or bad; you can't change it). I'm not proud of somethings from my past but I know that they helped formed me into who I am today.
Stay focused on your goals! Keep your head up! And pray without ceasing.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
My First Blog
Life is all about the journey. Depending on the choices you make the journey will be hard or an easy one. But the one choice that we should make is the choice to accept Christ as our Savior. Even before I became a Christian I knew that their was a higher power. My boyfriend showed me this verse today and it made sense to me with my line of thinking from before I was a Christian. Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse." How can we not see that God exists with all the beauty in the world? Sure their is a lot of things going on right now that are horrible but God is still there with us through our trouble. He will not leave or forsake us.
For several years, I wasn't following Christ closely and I felt like He turned His eyes away from me. But I look back now and I realize that it was me all along. He was still there, waiting for me to come back to Him. When I realized this, all I can do is think how stupid could I be to have taken my eyes off of Him. He has been my helper and will never let me out of his sight. Praise Jesus for that!
Currently I'm attending a really awesome church here in Bossier City. I love it! I don't feel like I am judged for my past and that is totally amazing to me. No we may not meet in a church building, but that doesn't mean that God still isn't there. I feel His presence everytime I enter church. And plus I feel like I belong for a change; which is how you should feel when you go to church. You shouldn't feel like an outcast!
God Bless! I don't know exactly all what will be shared on here but I know that Christ is with me through everything. Just like He is with you!
For several years, I wasn't following Christ closely and I felt like He turned His eyes away from me. But I look back now and I realize that it was me all along. He was still there, waiting for me to come back to Him. When I realized this, all I can do is think how stupid could I be to have taken my eyes off of Him. He has been my helper and will never let me out of his sight. Praise Jesus for that!
Currently I'm attending a really awesome church here in Bossier City. I love it! I don't feel like I am judged for my past and that is totally amazing to me. No we may not meet in a church building, but that doesn't mean that God still isn't there. I feel His presence everytime I enter church. And plus I feel like I belong for a change; which is how you should feel when you go to church. You shouldn't feel like an outcast!
God Bless! I don't know exactly all what will be shared on here but I know that Christ is with me through everything. Just like He is with you!
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