When we feel like we are living in the "desert", when prayers feel like they are going unanswered and the wandering seems like it's gone on forever, when faith and doubt feel like they are in a constant battle with each other and we wonder how much longer the Lord is going to leave us in this season, we can either choose bitterness or joy. We can choose fear or hope and trust. One is much easier than the other. One requires a constant checking of our thoughts and heart. One breathes life, the other despair.
“Walking in joy, by the resources of the Holy Spirit who abides in
me, is simply believing in Him, turning our eyes to Him, leaning on Him.
Simple faith. But I must be vigilant to remain in the place of joy. I
must stop the troublesome thoughts and feelings the moment they begin to
invade my heart and turn immediately to Him, choosing to believe in his
presence and goodness.”
“We can make a commitment to take every situation, every feeling,
every fear to God as it happens. We simply have to practice walking each
step with him and allow his presence to bring us the joy that comes
from resting in the arms of our capable dance partner through each
measure of life’s song.”
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This is a great time in your life to learn this lesson! Now live it :) The rest of your life will be so much more joy-filled and peace-full if you let this sink in to your bones now.
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