Life's about getting out there in spite of the lonely times.

Today I set off on an adventure of sorts. Having spent the past several days wishing for some much needed energy it became clear I had lost my zeal of enjoying life due to my current circumstances. Rather than seek a way out of my self imposed home bound state, I took to sleeping away the better part of the past few days. True, my health played a big part in how I was feeling, but the past longed to whisper songs of willful self isolation despite my illness. I was in a unhealthy place in need of the freedom to just get out and experience change. Grief is hard work. Just ask those who are left behind.


So I did what most people would, and prayed to my heavenly father for strength and hope as this is my way of dealing with such issues. Also a sweet conversation over breakfast with my dear wise Momma also helped to steer my heart back on track. A friend and I wrote back and forth in the habit of messaging we call conversations of the internet kind and we shared how our hearts felt about life as we encouraged one another. How sweet it is to have a sister in Christ who is ever ready to lend an ear to the weary hearted.


So I readied myself, made a plan and took of for a day of blissful time alone with me, myself and I. Funny how we women purpose to nurture practically everyone we meet and yet we tend to overlook the very person we need to take care to love and treat with genuine kindness. Instead our days are filled with how can I be the angel of mercy for others and still maintain a zeal for living most necessary in todays busy world. Well the good news is we already have what we need to build us up and give hope and purpose for our lives...it's really quite simple: we must learn to take care of the life God has graciously given us before we can extend love to others.


The bibles tells us to love others as we love ourselves. Do we really understand how important this is? I am not referring to basking in day to day self absorption, but rather delighting in the gifts we have been given by a great and holy God! Gifts which encourage the broken spirits who so desperately need to know they have a purpose in life. Others bear the weight of abuse and loneliness with little hope of another to hold out arms of compassion and share the hope only we can offer as fellow sisters in Him.


Join me today in praying for the joy of salvation to fill the hearts of each person we meet in the days and weeks to come. One of my favorite ways to pray for the hearts of others is by simply asking Him to touch their hearts with his perfect love and protection daily. There is a balm for the wounded soul found fresh in the peaceful arms of Christ. The bible teaches us to "Come to me, all ye who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." - Matthew 11:28-29.