I realized this morning, during prayer as I wrote out everything that was pissing me off, is that it all has to do with me wanting something, or something to be different and I am helpless to change it or get it. And instead of asking God or hoping in God or waiting patiently on God. I've been yelling, crying, asking my hubby or more like demanding my hubby to change things for me.
And God kindly reminded me this morning that I've got it all backwards.
I need to seek first His kingdom which is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
And yelling doesn't = righteousness, and crying=no peace. And what makes me think demanding something from someone else is gonna get me anywhere when His word plainly says, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from the desires that battle within you? You want something, but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God." James 4:1-3
Now I'm not strangling anyone (yet), but I've seen in the last month how my anger has done it's own fair share of killing. And I'm done. I am sick of being angry. God, I am asking you for what I want and waiting for your help. Patiently.
"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him;...refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret, it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land."
Psalm 37:7-9
3 comments:
I love the images you use with your posts. They always add to the feelings you express. Where do you get them?
Mrs. Eve,
I get them from a site called
www.vi.sualize.us
and just search away
Are you trying for a baby?
Post a Comment