Feb. 15, 2006 - Thank God his mercies are new EVERY morning
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed., for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3: 22-23
I admit I have been feeling really down lately-- anxious, overwhelmed, totally exhausted. Can anyone relate? When I allow myself to get into this frame of mind I just want to stay under the covers. I can't see beyond my current problems and I just want to quit everything.
I realize I need to spend more time focusing on the Lord, and soaking up His Word.
I thank God that I have a study Bible and many books that help me get the focus back on Him- where it belongs.
I thank God for my family- my husband and 3 kids. There are things about them that I do not understand, and I find it difficult to get along with them sometimes.
Well, NEWSFLASH-- I can be difficult, crabby, and can grumble with the best of the Israelites. I cannot change my circumstances but I can choose to pray, to praise God for who He is, to thank Jesus for loving me and giving His life for me.
Every day is an opportunity to trust Him, to grow closer to Him, to ask what He wants us to do for Him. I thank God that He is always faithful.
Comments
Feb. 15, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by iowaimport
I agree! You are so right as I am having the same kind of week/day. I just went and had a pow wow with my kids and told them that I am sorry for being grumpy. It started yesterday afternoon and when my hubby got home we had a little chat about things and I just cried and cried and I do not know why. This Morning I did not want to get out of bed and I do not want to do school either. I am also exhausted. I know this relates to our weather pattern also. Yesterday 61 degrees, today 34 and expecting snow by late tonight. I did get up and read Proverbs and a chapter of a good book, I have prayed and asked the Lord for help. I know I have much to be grateful for and I am blessed, yet I also feel like the complaining Israelites. So I will keep walking toward the light.
Thank you for sharing as it is nice to know that others struggle too. I will pray for you today.
Amber Sue
