There are a lot of things that didn't go right this weekend. One of the ways I wanted to cope with these disappointments was by posting them all on Facebook. I'm not sure how typing all my problems and displaying them for my friends to see would make me feel better. But I wonder why is that the first thing I run to. Has Facebook become a complaint page where likes help us get over things that get us angry or upset? Wouldn't I just be feeding negativity in my life by focusing on them? I'm breeding thanklessness by focusing on the negatives. There is so much to be thankful for if only I would adjust the lens to gain a little perspective. Lucas and I did not get a Valentine's Day date in person, but we did get to watch If I Stay and have really good conversations on Sunday. We were also kept safe from the snow storm, and for that I am thankful. I have been sick all weekend, but thankfully today is President's Day and I did not have to teach. School has also been canceled for tomorrow, and for that I am thankful because I'm still sick. I was very upset that I did not get to go to church on Sunday. I had been looking forward to it after our Lifegroup was canceled on Wednesday. I am thankful that we have the capability to listen to the podcast, and that there will be Lifegroup this Wednesday. This weekend all I have done is sleep, watch Friends, and catch up on homework. I am thankful for this rest time. I can't wait to be back on my feet by Wednesday to see the first fruits of living a thankful life.
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AuthorI am a follower of Christ Jesus. I enjoy the simple.
Occupier of the Midwest. Introvert, but not shy. This is where I go on about the bible, movies, books, clothes, crafts, and anything else. Learning what it means to have a servant's heart. Teacher, Seminary wife, reader. behind the name:Jesus is the lamb of God. He was a sacrificial lamb that was slain for us. Jesus himself tells us to pick up our cross and do what he did. I long to be a lamb, able to lay down my own selfish desires and wholeheartedly follow Christ. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said when Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die. I am learning to die to self daily.
I write because I love sharing ideas. I write because the internet needs more beautiful and things and more gospel truths. Here are some references from the scriptures: Revelation 12:11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death Revelation 5:11-12 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” 1 John 2:6 Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Archives
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