Reflecting
I think the hardest thing about writing a blog is figuring out what to title each post. Sometimes I have a definite message but sometimes I’m just sharing what God’s doing in my life and it’s harder to know what to title that without doing something boring like “Thoughts 1,” “Thoughts 2,” etc. 🙂
I can’t believe it’s been seven months since God launched Southern Gospel World for me. At the time I wondered if anyone would read what I wrote but I’m so thankful for each of you who come back to see what I’ve written. It’s a blessing to share my ups and downs but I pray you are able to see beyond this fallible human to a God who is still at work pouring out grace and mercy and redeeming lives. He is so worthy of all the praise we have to give and more.
I’ve been reminded the past couple weeks of the importance of focusing on Christ and on others instead of on self. I don’t know why the tendency is to turn inward when things begin to go wrong. Our first reaction should be to look up, to ask God what we can do better and, if we’re doing everything we’re supposed to be, we should be able to stand. I’ve had a hard time doing that lately but, if I’m going to win this race, that is exactly what I have to do.
I fall into self-pity very easily lately but God is bringing me out and reminding me that He loves me. His plans for me are greater than mine are for myself. He knows what I need. He loves me more than I can imagine. I just have to trust Him. I’m sure I sound like a broken record as you all are probably tired of hearing me say some of these things over and over but I guess I feel like if I need the reminder, maybe someone else does too. He is full of compassion and mercy but He also disciplines those He loves. I don’t always appreciate the discipline (okay; I never do), but if I receive it as coming from a loving Father, I become grateful because it’s the correction that causes me to get back on the narrow path that I’m supposed to be on before the grass started to look greener over to the side.
Thank You, Father, for not giving up on me but for continually reminding me how much You love and care for me. I love You too more than words can say!
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