I’ve been struggling lately. Those close to me know it all too well. I’ve whined. I’ve cried. I’ve pouted. I’ve licked my wounds and cried some more. And I can say without hesitation “lesson learned”.
Still, though, I could not seem to get myself out of that pit. On top of that, we have had one more busy week. Dinner to this couple, dinner with another couple, volunteer night at Sav a Life. The list goes on and on. And sometimes, when I’m non-stop like this and I’m a little down, it just intensifies. Now, not only do I cry because I’m sad. I cry because I’m sad and tired and worn slap out.
And with four weeks of Me Myself & Lies under my belt – and in my heart! – I am finding myself more attune to what’s in my thought closet. As my true-blue bud says, get that junk that’s taking up rent free space in your thought closet OUT!!!
So, last night, despite being so tired, I made time for studying more of Me Myself & Lies. Thank you, Good Lord Above, Thank You! God is definitely in the details, y’all! Last night, I studied Day 4 of week 5: Who is the Center of Your Thought Closet?
Guess what? I realized while I’ve been over here sulking, crying, and focusing on my hurt heart, I’ve kept ugly, sin-filled ole’ ME at the center of my thought closet. The author, Jennifer Rothschild, gives three distinct steps to follow to make God the center. They include things like speaking “YOU” statements about God rather than speaking about me, me, me. I also must be conscious of decreasing me and increasing God in my thoughts. And, get in the Word and stay there! Perhaps my favorite part of all is when Jennifer says, “Are you the center of your thought closet? It’s lonely in there! Make room for God.”
My, my how lonely it is.
So, I closed my book and my Bible, snuggled up in bed and asked God to increase his space in my thought closet. And today, as I’ve focused more on the fact that God created me (Isaiah 43:1), that I’m precious in His sight (Isaiah 43:4), that His love is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3), and that He accepts me (Romans 15:7)- all of these among many other promises of God – I’ve been much more at ease in my heart. And it’s been a day where I’ve found myself praising God for who He is, for how much He loves us, and for the amazing fact that this detail? Is just one of millions He’s in the middle of right now.
13 comments:
Life seems to run more smoothly when God is at the center of it, but we all get off track once in awhile. I'm glad you were able to get back on the right center!
I'm sorry you've been feeling down lately. I hope that everything gets better and God will give you peace.
I am so glad you can say lesson learned! I love the thought closet metaphor! So glad you are feeling better!!
so sorry you've been struggling... but happy to hear things are looking better. Is this the book you gals are doing in your Bible Study? Share it with me when you are finished, ok? Remember your mama loves you no matter and is always in your corner!!!
Love the new layout, too!
Love YOU,
MOM
I always love that you are real and transparent. What a great "thought closet metaphor!" I am agreeing with you for Him to increase in that space in my own life.
Peace to you as God brings you through the rest of the darkness and into His glorious light!
Great post!
I loved that study, it definately kicked my booty in quite a few places.
Yay! for you on lessons learned. It is so much nicer than having to have God take us through round 2 to get it right!
I'm sorry, too, that you have hurts. I know how hard it can be to walk through them. I love what you learned in your bible study and that is great words for me to keep in mind. To keep God in the center of my mind at all times.
Love your new look too :) It's been a while since I have got out and played in blogland. I miss you guys here.
Love your new layout...looking good! Thank you for sharing what is on your heart and for eing real. You are REAl girl. I love that about you. I think I might pick up that book after all. It sounds like something I need right now too. Blessings!
I love your posts.
So true, so real.
And amazing how God is always right there all along. I forget to look for Him. I'm glad I'm not alone in that.
Just so you know...I think you're on the up side of AWESOME.
Love your blog. Wanted to drop by and say thanks for the sweet comment for my guest post you left on Teachable Hearts .It was nice.
What a great post and Bible study--thanks for writing. It's amazing the peace we can experience when we get ourselves out of the way.
I am sincerely sorry that you are having some troubles at this time. It's ironic, actually, because your blog always has some insight for me and brings me up. I like the lesson you shared and learned. It was a valuable one for me as well. Thanks again.
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