I am so in love with this song! I heard it for the first time driving home one night this past week. I fell in love with our Lord all over again. I heard the words and felt the emotions... Like a bride waiting for her groom We'll be at church ready for you Every heart longing for our King We sing, even so come... Lord, Jesus come We wait for you God, you're coming soon We wait for you ...the emotions of what it's like for a bride waiting for her groom - all the anticipation, longing, joy, and love I felt this within me as I thought about my future, my wedding day, my groom. The excitement, joy, and love overflows... As I listened more to the words, I thought, "Imagine if we went to the Mass with the same emotions each week"...with such anticipation and longing to receive Jesus...with the joy of knowing He will be there each and every time. Imagine the next time you're preparing to receive Jesus in the Eucharist How do you come to him? Do you come to him as you would your spouse on your wedding day? Ready for him? Your heart longing for him? Want to know more about the Eucharist? Watch this video!
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How does one manage to go about their day when someone comes along and ruins it? Their behavior in no way, shape, or form was appropriate or the conversation was totally ridiculous or a complete misunderstanding. Sometimes all of this has nothing to do with me and what's going on. I know there is something else going on in life. But why me today? I was happy. I was peaceful. I was spreading joy. I've heard over and over again that we are in control of our attitudes. So, that means I have the choice to let the yucky, unfortunate situation affect my mood or not. But, that is SOOO hard! It is always a work in progress. I am wondering what you do to not let upsetting situations change your mood or day.
The amazing thing is though, as I sat here wondering what to write next, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that God should be that jar. I should be unloading to God. Sure, I can share things to my sister, my boyfriend, and my friends, but they will always carry the burden of the negative emotions that go with it. Whereas God never does. Plus, it is God who I should be talking to about these "heavy" situations, daily, and often. Pray without seizing. This Scripture verse speaks so much to my heart right now - about how God will take care of these situations, and He will guard my mind and heart. I still remember hearing it for the first time at Women's Bible Study in college. We were asked to memorize it. I understand why. Here's another version:
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." I am looking forward to hearing what you do. They say starting our day off with the Lord is the best way to start our day. "Lord, thank you for another day. I trust you with this day. Help me to live it as you would like me to." Of course also being in God's Word and meditating on it would be even better. And then if we're having this constant conversation, including during these intense energy-sucking times, with God throughout our day, I believe I'll be in a better place and in better shape to not need to unload to others and to feel so known. |
So this is me...I am a woman who lives with passion, self-reflection, and a desire to do God's will.
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