a bad case of the tuesdays
Today I got one of those much needed slaps in the face from God. (Okay, so God probably wouldn't slap me in the face, but it's a good metaphor.)
I went through the day in a horrible mood. I trudged through a morning and afternoon full of work, a presentation at school, house cleaning, and other well-doesn't-that-just-top-off-the-day type stuff. Not to mention, my body is still recovering from it's oh so fun encounter with the stomach flu. By 6:00, my whole everything was frowning. Ugh was definitely the word I was conveying. I realized that tonite was the time my Tuesday night Bible study would be meeting at my house--and honestly the last thing I wanted to do was be friendly and study. But, I had no choice.
Then, it happened. Let me tell ya, when you walk into your living room and ten of your friends are singing "Blessed be Your Name" along with an acoustic guitar, the ice around your heart melts and God steps in. This is peace.
I settled onto the couch with a cup of coffee and ended up having a great night of discussion and prayer with my group. I was completely reminded of what an awesome church family I have, and how much support they have given my family during some rough times the past month. I realized I need to spend less of my time focusing on the things that put me in a bad mood, and instead remember the things that bring me back to peace, to God, and to a life that isn't ruled by inconsiderate people or the work and school that keeps me away from time with Him. It's so easy to forget that He was there, all day, watching as my heart turned into an igloo. Block by block of negative feelings and distrust in His sovereignty. Regardless, He was there. Sometimes ya just need a slap in the face to remind you.
And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. --Ephesians 3:17
I went through the day in a horrible mood. I trudged through a morning and afternoon full of work, a presentation at school, house cleaning, and other well-doesn't-that-just-top-off-the-day type stuff. Not to mention, my body is still recovering from it's oh so fun encounter with the stomach flu. By 6:00, my whole everything was frowning. Ugh was definitely the word I was conveying. I realized that tonite was the time my Tuesday night Bible study would be meeting at my house--and honestly the last thing I wanted to do was be friendly and study. But, I had no choice.
Then, it happened. Let me tell ya, when you walk into your living room and ten of your friends are singing "Blessed be Your Name" along with an acoustic guitar, the ice around your heart melts and God steps in. This is peace.
I settled onto the couch with a cup of coffee and ended up having a great night of discussion and prayer with my group. I was completely reminded of what an awesome church family I have, and how much support they have given my family during some rough times the past month. I realized I need to spend less of my time focusing on the things that put me in a bad mood, and instead remember the things that bring me back to peace, to God, and to a life that isn't ruled by inconsiderate people or the work and school that keeps me away from time with Him. It's so easy to forget that He was there, all day, watching as my heart turned into an igloo. Block by block of negative feelings and distrust in His sovereignty. Regardless, He was there. Sometimes ya just need a slap in the face to remind you.
And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in Him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. --Ephesians 3:17
posted by katie at 11:29 PM
2 Comments:
Katie, can I tell you how much I wanted to hug you when I got your email? But, alas, I didn't have time to reply, or read, but I will. And in the meantime, I love that your igloo has melted.
Yes, blessed be his name, even when the road's marked with suffering. "Our God reigns!"
gotta love those frying pan moments! im feeling ya on the emotional roller coaster...mine was valentines day (of all days). remember god loves you and this too shall pass. :)
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