Well I found mine. And his name is Edy. Edy RichNCreamy. This ice cream is seriously so good. If you are having a bad day, eat it away with this ice cream. It's pure chocolate perfection.
That was my ad for the day.
So here's what this post is really about. The past few
I look at my circumstances and I say "how in the world can I move this mountain? how am I going to be able to handle this?" and all the while God's going "don't worry about it. Trust me. Take my hand and you'll step right over it".
I've been going through a lot lately, and I have every reason in the world to be stressed, but to act like I am the only one going through this, like I have nothing to live for, that's absolute ridiculousness.
I call myself a Christian and then I complain about feeling lonely and helpless.
RIDICULOUS
I complain about my circumstances and pray for change but don't do anything to change myself.
RIDICULOUS
I look to place blame on everyone else instead of taking responsibility for what I did and own up to my mistakes.
RIDICULOUS
My bible tells me that God is my strength. Without him I can't do anything. With him, nothing is impossible. It's that simple. If you try to walk alone, then you'll end up that way. If you walk with God then he will bring you out of the situation in a better state than when you went in.
Psalms 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
We had a special speaker at my church last Sunday. She said something that really encouraged me, along with just about everyone that heard her.
She said there's an after this season. Meaning the storm you are in can't last forever. And when you come out of that storm you're going through, you'll be stronger than you were.
I'm encouraged. I feel hopeful for the first time in a very long time. I'm working so hard to get that joy back. I can't help but feel like I look like a giant rain cloud..and I don't want to bring my friends down. So from now on it's all smiles. Or at least I'm going to try.
My happiness shouldn't come from other people. Life is hard. Being a Christian is hard. But God can give you the rest you need to be able to handle anything life throws at you.
Matthew 11:28 "Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
So smile. No matter what your situation. No matter how hard things are, how many tears you have cried. God knows what you're going through. He never left your side. When you feel like you're completely alone and you have no one around and no where to go, look beside you. God's right there.
He's waiting for you to recognize that He is enough for you. He's waiting for you to let go of your selfish pride and say "I can't do this without you, God". And when you can do that, he'll sweep you up into his arms and carry you through that storm. He's faithful like that. Compassionate and patient.
Hillsong has a song right now called Cornerstone that has really ministered to me for a month or so now..
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong, in the Savior's love
Through the storm
He is Lord, Lord of All
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And because my animals are so dang adorable..i'll leave you with a parting shot of both of them :)
This is Nando's "Oh hey, you're eating ice cream?" face.
And my gorgeously handsome cat that spends approximately 16 hours a day on my lap :)
Have a blessed day!! P.s. Today was a Plain White T's music kind of day for me.
Big Bad World Give this song a listen.
It's a big bad world
Were doing what we can
Sometimes we fall on our face
Before we even learn to stand
But we get back up
Shake off all the dust
And take it step by step
I can fill the whole floor to the ceiling
With all the dead wrong choices I've made
And even though we try to learn
From each others mistakes
We'll do it again and again
Till we eventually can change
The way it's always been
It's a big bad dream
Following your heart
Sometimes the one you
Need's the one that tears you apart
So you say goodbye
Kiss her one more time
And cry the whole way home
I can fill up the driest river
With all the tears falling off of my face
And even though we try to learn
From each others mistakes
We'll do it again (doing it again)
We'll do it again my friend (doing it again)
Just running 'round in circles
Tripping over every hurdle
Were just trying to do the best that we can
It's a big bad life
All that we can do
Is try to make it right
Tomorrow something new
So if a big rain cloud
Follows you around
Don't let it get you down
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