The morning light falls softly into the room as I type along merrily with anticipation of yet another day full of joy! I didn't always have such hopes and dreams ( my children find this phrase to be a 'mom-ism') but I wish to encourage you to take a moment each morning to think about what it means to have hope. Perhaps today you are in the midst of trials which leave you a bit weary and confused. Join the club friends! Every person who lives in this world full of business and confusion has a choice to make. Will I purpose to find the blessing in each time of testing today? Or will I let the cares of life determine my attitude?
When our girls were teens and things got out of hand I would tell them they needed an attitude adjustment! Truth is, I was the one greatly lacking in the attitude realm. Instead of making my time with God a priority, I dove into each day with gusto, determined to have everything my way regardless, of how my children were feeling on a given day, I wanted them to know "if Momma' isn't happy, nobody is happy." Well, this girl had a lot to learn about grace.
The Bible teaches us much about hope! Romans 12:12 reads, 'Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer'. Share with God's people who are in need. We are to look forward to each day because God has given it to us that we might relish His provision for us. Not only in times of great heartache and trials, but daily! To be joyful in hope is to realize He has given you another day in which to share His awesome power and love with every person you come in contact with on a daily basis.
I leave you with another verse to build you up in faith: Psalm 27:13 reads, 'I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord'. The grace the Lord reveals to us is always in line with His holy word. Our choices each morning when we rise can make a difference in the lives around us. How can you purpose to lift another up today? Smile, be patient in the line at the grocery store, invite someone to worship with you on Sunday, say I'm sorry to an unsuspecting friend or loved one. By doing so, you may just light up their day.
Lord, this morning my heart is full of gratitude for because of Your love for me! Many distractions call my mind to wonder; birdsong and sunlight lift my heart to praise instead! Make me a blessing and fill the hearts of those who are sharing this day with me by reading this post. Be filled with hopes and smile because after all, you are deeply loved by the Father! Just a Simple Servant, R.B.
Such a good word! I could relate to all you shared, especially about being the mom of teens and charging at the day, determined to bring it in line. As I've grown older, God has taught me so much about grace. I echo all the sentiments you have shared here today, and I thank you for the encouragement to keep fighting the good fight of faith, secure in Christ, the hope of glory in me. God bless!
ReplyDeleteLife is a lot of grace moments for sure. We will be able to share along life's way! Blessings.
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