Reading blogs today, mostly Jeff Burton's, and feeling sorry for myself (Jeff, these two things have nothing to do with each other). Pretty depressed lately, probably that wicked menopause rearing its ugly head again. But I digress...I enjoy reading others' blogs, what is happening in their lives, what insight they have about God. I also like to read the blogs that other people have listed on their blog that they read. Tonight I wandered into Jeff's dad's blogsite and oh boy did I get slapped upside the head! Mrs. Whiner wanking about my rotten life wah wah. WHAM! This wonderful godly man is blogging about helping rebuild houses ruined by Hurricane Katrina, rescuing homeless orphans, praying for people he just met (in a public place no less) etc. POW! BIFF! I will thank God for all the people He has put in my life, and all the gifts He has given to me, and ease up on the whinerama.
Thanks for the slap Jim.
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I hear ya Mamma! What got me yesterday was watching a family in Lifeshaping recite a huge section of scripture - they didn't miss a beat, amazing! I thought of the time that requires, the focus, and committment. Then I thought of me and my worthless pursuits (enough about me, lets talk about you, what do you think of me?)
Funny how God guides you where you need to go when He wants to teach you something, isn't it? I find it's very easy to get down and even depressed sometimes over poor little me, especially living alone, three and a half hours away from all of my family.
And then, I get slapped upside the head with something like what hit you.
I enjoyed reading this post for two reasons.
1. It's good to know there are other Christians who don't have perfect lives (i.e. they aren't always upbeat and happy all the time and actually get...dare I use the word?...depressed)
2. It's good to be able to see how those Christians work through that. It's good to see that they don't just sit on their butts waiting for something to happen, but find the resolve from God to keep going, lighten up, and trust Him for their needs.
3. (Okay, so there aren't two...number 2. just came to me though!) It's good to be reminded of the fact that there's never really a legitimate reason to be depressed if a.) I'm a child of God, b.) I open my eyes and see how much better off I am than so many others, and c.) I take my eyes off of me me me!
Joey, I LOVE YA MAN! Thanks for the encouragement!
Oh and Pat, I think you rock.
AMEN to it all brothers and sisters! gosh we sure like to listen to the accuser and his lies don't we. I am so guilty of listening to him too. anything he'll do to keep us as far away from God as possible. run fast and hard after the heavenly Father. I was in one of those "ugly" moods today just like leave me alone and I better not open my mouth or wickedness will fall out, ya know. but then I realized I HAVE BEEN PARDONED AND AM NOT BOUND TO HELL, what better more uplifting encouragement than know you have been spared from eternal torment. Godd is so good ALL the time even when I am seriously not, Praise HIM all you peoples. love to you all:)
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