Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8
We need to remember that everyone has problems, fears, anxiety,
betrayal, and this list is endless. No one is immune to difficult
circumstances. No one has the monopoly on problems and issues in this
world either. There is enough to go around. We can't control the
difficult circumstances that come into our life and we can't always control how we wear our
woes.
woes
definition
1. grievous distress, affliction, or trouble.
All
the positive thinking in the world will not work to help overcome the
wounds life may bring but God can heal us in ways we don't expect.
When
in the midst of conflict or problems in my own life, God sends reminders to me of
all that is good. For example, I can hang around one of my grand kids who
hugs me so tenderly and tells me they love me and all is well in my
world. My husband and I have moments when the young adults at church
will say or do something for us that our hearts become overwhelmed with
joy. God has provided nieces and nephews in our life that lift us up
just by hanging around them. We thank God constantly for the sweet
relationships He gives us each day. My husband and I remind ourselves to take time to
reflect on all the good that God has provided and we want to wear our
gratefulness. Is our life perfect? Of course not, but most days it feels
pretty close because of the relationships God gives to us who become
the hands and feet of Jesus in our life.
My prayer today is to thank God for all that is good today and to trust Him with all that is not...
This picture was taken by my mom in Spain of a poppy field in 2006.