After tap class I started thinking. All day I went about my errands, family time, and church in a state of thought. " What is my problem, and how can this funk change?" I came up with all kinds of scenarios of how to solve all my issues, but in reality they were not realistic. At work when my students are frustrated I like to quote the great Vanilla Ice, "If there was a problem; yo I solve it!" Then last night while putting Noah to bed and saying his prayers it came to me.
PRAY FOR RADICAL CHANGE! I am going to PRAY FOR RADICAL CHANGE in all areas of my life. I am making a sign and putting it up in my bathroom so that every morning I see it and PRAY FOR RADICAL CHANGE. I am going to let go of my stress, sadness, and fear and PRAY FOR RADICAL CHANGE!
I am also going to post these verses on my bathroom mirror so they slap me in the face every morning! It is time to get out of this funk.
Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 107:28-30 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven
You are on the right track!!!! This may sound crazy but I am learning that there is power in God's word too! But saying it out loud makes it even more powerful! So, I guess I am giving you permission to start talking to yourself out loud!!!! Philippians 4 is one I have had to cling to in over the past years! Sometimes it is a daily, hour, minute by minute choice for me. Praying for you Charisa!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda. I am thankful for your encouragement this morning:)
ReplyDeleteHi Girl. Thanks for your honesty. Real talk about real life. I will pray for you too!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to mention a book title to you also...Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer...http://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-Mind-Winning-Battle-Your/dp/0446691097 My sister Katie is reading this with a small group at her church and I am about to start it too. It is about using Biblical truths to win battles of the mind...as in radically changing our thinking patterns :)
You are great - never forget that!
i am totally going to pick it up and read it! thanks emily. i appreciated your thoughtfulness!
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