There's No Time.
lights on the water.
What I tell myself every time I start to worry, or feel anxious, or feel depressed, or feel discouraged, or feel hopeless, or feel out-of-control,
or start thinking thoughts of doubt, regret, or begin to compare myself to others, bring myself down, have anger and frustration in my heart's song,
or...
...well, you get the idea.
Pretty much anything negative, not from G-d... nothing comes out of it. Absolutely
nothing. And to be honest...
I don't have time for that! When I think of this... my mind immediately switches. To think about what
needs to be done, not what I am lacking in my day. To remember that
G-d made
me, and He loves
me... and isn't that all that matters anyways? I only have time... to be productive, content.
Joy-filled. Knowing that with this teensy, out-of-whack annoyance... there will be perseverence and patience and
true peace coming out of it. He has made me
glad, this morning... this beautiful morning.
it's good to be back.
"
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be axious about anything, but in every thing by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things." -Philippians 4:6-7