Today in my kindergarten sunday school class we discussed the fruits of the Spirit, specifically Peace. We discussed how the Spirit protects our heart and mind and gives us peace when the world would not find peace. We are called to be different, to rise above and to have peace with others.
This hit me pretty hard today as I struggle with my own desires versus God's desire for my life. Often I find myself growning against God's Will, especially when what He has called me to do pulls me away from the one's I love, especially when where He has called me sucks me dry, especially when the needs of others come above my own needs or desires.
He can give me peace when peace is not natural. He can hive me the ability to be selfless when its easier to be selfish. He can pull me out of the muck when I fel like I'm drowning. He can give me strength when I am spent.
I am free! I need to live free. I need to be in the Word, in relationship with Him, I need to daily put on the Armor of God so that, through Him, I can have the strength to do what He calls me do. Most of all I need to be filled with Peace that only comes through Him. Do I rely on myself instead of God? Do I become a victim of this world, wallowing in my own self pity and frustrations instead of relying on God?
I realize that I have become bitter, selfish, quick to anger, confrontational, lacking the peace that God gives through the Holy Spirit and in turn this effects my relationships, my attitude, my anxieties, my ability to control my tongue, my heart. Lord, please forgive me. I want to love like Jesus. I want to be filled with the Joy of the Lord. I want to feel Peace. I give my worries to you Lord. I will stop making mountains out of mole hills. I will TRUST your plan Jesus. AMEN
This hit me pretty hard today as I struggle with my own desires versus God's desire for my life. Often I find myself growning against God's Will, especially when what He has called me to do pulls me away from the one's I love, especially when where He has called me sucks me dry, especially when the needs of others come above my own needs or desires.
He can give me peace when peace is not natural. He can hive me the ability to be selfless when its easier to be selfish. He can pull me out of the muck when I fel like I'm drowning. He can give me strength when I am spent.
I am free! I need to live free. I need to be in the Word, in relationship with Him, I need to daily put on the Armor of God so that, through Him, I can have the strength to do what He calls me do. Most of all I need to be filled with Peace that only comes through Him. Do I rely on myself instead of God? Do I become a victim of this world, wallowing in my own self pity and frustrations instead of relying on God?
I realize that I have become bitter, selfish, quick to anger, confrontational, lacking the peace that God gives through the Holy Spirit and in turn this effects my relationships, my attitude, my anxieties, my ability to control my tongue, my heart. Lord, please forgive me. I want to love like Jesus. I want to be filled with the Joy of the Lord. I want to feel Peace. I give my worries to you Lord. I will stop making mountains out of mole hills. I will TRUST your plan Jesus. AMEN
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