Ahhh, the suspense ...
Now, I wanted to post this yesterday as it seemed more appropriate, being Sunday, but really it's a reminder for me (and maybe you) for EVERYDAY.
Don't spend your life arguing with God about where your JOY will come from.
Wow, isn't that great? Do you get it? I've had many a days of feeling sorry for myself the past two years (yes, it's almost been two years) as I've questioned God about the trials He's allowed me to walk through ... I've been sad, angry, bitter and resentful and you know where that got me? Just more sad, angry, bitter and resentful, which really makes for an unhappy, unthankful, un-joyful person. Not the person I want to be. However, in the last six months I've felt more of a peace about where I am in life than I've ever experienced before. More content and ultimatley filled with more JOY. You see, I'm right where God wants me to be and I have the choice to either look at where I am with JOY or keep looking for and telling God what I believe will bring me JOY. And really if I'm arguing with God about what will really bring me joy, then I'm saying I don't trust you to be the source of my joy wherever I'm at in life.
Happy Monday!
9 comments:
soooooooooooo right on about this, Andrea!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Very good - I've noticed too that you are more joyful these past few months - I'm glad you where you need to be.
Thank you for the insightful post! Maybe it will inspire me on my next blog...
Love ya!
Wow... too true! I'll remember this next time I'm up at 3:00 in the morning ;)
Great reminder! Thanks for the inspiration (I needed it).
Okay I have a few posts to catch up on since we were internetless in Oregon this weekend. :)
Look-a-likes: I think it's funny that "the Noxzema girl" is in there. I seem to remember you really liking her way back when.
Layouts: Perfection as always! I'm so bummed I missed the "Tutorials with Andrea" Did you show her paper tearing????
Joy: Thanks for the encouraging reminder! It's good to hear that you're in a good place with God right now. Makes life so much easier doesn't it? :)
Isn't it amazing that God has us go through things that are tough for us and doesn't give up on us? I am so glad you are joyful in life's trials. I am praying for you and your family and look to this as an example for me!
This is such a booster in the morning, I read it yesterday and it really made me thankful for the little things and made me realize that God's in control! :)
Also, I'm thinking of you right now because I'm eating pumkin loft. :) I haven't had a piece yet this season... it reminds me of Thanksgiving, you and EE :)
LOve you!
Beautiful sentiments Andrea!!
I haven't been by in a while-- I was thinking of the amazing purses that some friend's had of yours, so I decided to hunt you down to see what's going on with ya--LOL! I am in awe of you now--totally needed to hear what you had to say- I needed that in a big way.
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