I’m restless today. My birthday is just eight days away and I guess I'm feeling somewhat melancholy, and undone. The last twenty-four hours have been a mental
and emotional rollercoaster ride. In an effort to encourage myself, I’ve
read devotional blog after devotional blog by some truly inspiring women, and come
to the conclusion that I need to “get off
the fence” and write my own. What could
it hurt? If they can be transparent and
share their stories in an effort to help others surely I can do the same. So instead of wallowing in self-pity, and
emotional eating (I’ve eaten almost an entire package of Twizzlers)! I’ve come to the realization that it’s far more productive for me to write a blog
than to inhale a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream while reading someone elses!
For me writing is extremely therapeutic; it gets the
erratic thoughts out of my head and onto a page where they can be of some use, to either encourage someone or make them laugh or smile.
I’ve spent the day doing many things: reading Psalm 83 twice, and as stated
previously read at least three to four blogs dealing with the topics of persevering,
being content, and giving God praise.
As I sit enjoying a hot cup of tea, my eyes gaze upward at the clouds as they glide over the roof above the vaulted windows of our living room. My heart meditates and is consoled by the words from the author of
Hebrews which states:
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of
need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
Several hours later, I’m encouraged and thank the Lord for
the peace of mind and joy in the little things I’ve accomplished today, as I look forward to an even better tomorrow.
