I was talking with a friend the other day had been going
through a hard time, the conversation got me thinking about all I’ve been
through and how this person could have what I have even in difficult
situations.
This person had made a decision, a decision with consequences
both in the natural and spirit. It was
one of those, as stated, “Be careful for what you wish for” decisions.
I have caught myself many times saying but …“This isn’t
what I want…” That’s not where I want to
go…" “I don’t want to do that …”
“but I am not happy…” WOW … How
selfish … I have to constantly remind myself I wasn’t created for me … I was
created for HIM … and this life is not about me … but about how I can bring
glory to HIM.
So many times we get caught up in our own selfish feelings
that before we know it we are in a situation that feels really good to our
flesh but has completely clouded our judgment and perception, and justifying every act of sin and immorality. These types of situations, although they feel
good to the flesh and often for a period of time we feel energized and on top
of the world, they will steal our joy and peace … the joy and peace that only
comes from the Lord. Before you know
it you are telling our friends “I am/have been going through a hard time.”
Sometimes we have difficult circumstances due to someone's
choices but usually we are the ones creating our own difficulties. Fortunately I know the ONE that can redeem
and restore what I mess up, in a moment’s time He can change everything … He
can take what the enemy of my soul meant for destruction and somehow turn it
around to be used for HIS glory.
So if you are going through a hard time, lost your peace,
joy, maybe something needs to change … maybe you are going the wrong direction
and need to turn around … the answer is simple but hard to remember when we are
living in the world … Prayer … Read the Bible … every answer is there … that is
where you will find direction … God’s Holy Word is True.
Life isn’t meant to be “hard”, it is to be celebrated, to
live, to serve, to love – to be loved but mostly to give love. Get
back to the basics … Jesus loves me this I know … for the Bible tells me so ... His Love, His Mercy, His Grace endures forever ... We are never too far gone ... and it is never too late to turn back to HIM.
