I have noticed in the past couple of weeks just how much my mood depends on whether or not I have spent time with Jesus. When I DON'T take time to be with Him, I can tell within a day. I'm more tired, my outlook on everything is negative and I'm really mouthy and short with people. I tend to think that I can just speak however I want to without thinking first (and that's usually what gets me in trouble most of the time!). I've noticed I'm especially bad with my husband. It saddens me to say that, but it's so true. (You know they say, "you always hurt the ones closest to you.") It's shameful to think about, but that is something I'm trying to work on. I'm trying to work on reversing that famous saying. I want to be EXTRA careful how I talk to the people I care about the most. Not that I don't care how I talk to other people, but I think if you care about someone, you should be more gentle and loving towards them...being more careful how you speak to them.
Anyway, I digress. My point is that when I take that time to spend with Jesus, my mood IMMEDIATELY changes. I mean, within seconds. It's amazing how it happens. I feel so much better about EVERYTHING and I actually remember to think before I speak, especially to my husband. I become the captivating woman I was created to be and everything else falls into place because I took a few moments to refocus my priorities and thoughts. I am thankful for that kind of power and the fact that I am so richly blessed regardless of whether I choose to spend that quality time or not. I am thankful for grace, but I'm even MORE thankful that my God longs for that alone time with me, so he can shower me with love and wrap me up in arms so He can just pour out truth into my soul. It's WONDERFUL.
Thank you Jesus, that you long for time with your children and desire to bless us, even when we are most undeserving. Thank you for your grace, your passion and your never-ending love for us. Praise be to the one who is able to do even more than we can ever imagine!!! AMEN!!!
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AMEN!! God has been showing that to me too! I had been having a rough attitude towards the job that I am doing at work and one morning He just kind of said "Hey Lois, why not trying doing unto me?" It was like a major 'ah-ha' moment! It has really changed the way I am doing things. Love you girl!
Hey Sweets! I didn't know you had a blog! Sorry that I haven't responded on facebook. I just don't have access to it at work and by the time I get home I never sign on to the computer. I read that Tim's going back to Iraq. You ok with that? Wanna chat?
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