“How I struggle to get what I want…what I really want is to be at peace with myself. No person, possession or acclaim can do that for me.” Anonymous
I didn’t sleep well. I had stomach problems. We continually argued. And I ignored the lack of support for the decision to marry him from family and friends. Instead I prayed continually for the relationship to work while problems continue to mount up. I figured good relationships took work, so I prayed that all the heartache would pay…eventually. Bottom line, I was 39 and I wanted to be married. Finally, after telling him the wedding was off, I slept like a baby for eight hours straight. That’s something I hadn’t done for nearly six months, while playing what I called “tug-of-war with God” instead of sleeping. After months of healing I was able to say, “Thank God for unanswered prayers.” Have you prayed long and hard for something? Are you grieving for long-lost dreams that you prayed for but haven’t worked out? What can you do today to see with God’s perspective and turn regret into gratitude? Thank You for not giving up on me as I marched head-strong into what I wanted and ignored Your will for my life for so many months. Amen “Better is the end of a thing than it’s beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” Ecclesiastes 7:8 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 What are your thoughts? Libby
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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