Have you ever found yourself tired and worn out from the cares of life. I know I have. There have been times when I was so stressed and worried about so many different things that I would literally just go to bed. You may think this is normal to just go to bed. But I am talking about shutting everything off. TV, books, noise, phone, any and everything, early in the day and simply stop thinking; cutting off all thoughts.
Life can get that way sometimes, especially when we start worrying about how we can handle everything that is going on in our life. I was reading a scripture this morning that reminded me of a place I could go to any and every time I get worn out, tired, stressed, or desperate. Hebrews 4:16 says "Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (The throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures]) and find grace to help in good times for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]".
Joyce Myers makes this reference in her Everyday Life Bible, the rest of God: Rest is freedom from excessive reasoning, struggle, fear, inner turmoil, worry, and frustration, which develop because of our working to do what only God can do.
I am so guilty of trying to things that only god can do or make happen in my life. But, as of late, I have been praying and asking God to help me rely on and trust Him to work out the details and issues in my life. It is sometimes easier said than done. I know that it can only be accomplished by faith. What I usually say after I ask for God's help is to say "by faith I am walking in the strength and power of God".
I encourage you to give yourself a break today, rest in the throne of God's grace.
Meditation Scripture
Hebrews 4:16 Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (The throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures]) and find grace to help in good times for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
Food For Thought
God has a resting place prepared just for you, so when you are overwhelmed with life, go there with full confidence, knowing that god's grace is right there to welcome and relieve you of your anxieties and fear, to forgive you for any and every fault, and to meet any and every need right on time.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Somthing To Think About
A few weeks after I moved to Charlotte, I I began to feel down and a somewhat depressed. I decided to go to a women's meeting that I was invited to at a church I attended. On this particular day I was really feeling alone and sad, so I decided that I would do something out of my comfort zone.
When asked by one of the ladies what I felt I needed from the group I was open and honest. I put my heart on the line and told the group of my state of mind and how I was feeling, hoping that this openness would lead to the development of friendships in a new place. I had given up so much to follow my heart and move to this city and wanted to make new friends.
To make a long story short, I received an invitation to help raise money for a particular worthwhile project. Over the next few weeks all communication was about the project. No one ever asked about my adjustment or offer words of encouragement, no invitations to lunch or anything. My reason for making this point is not one of judgement at all. Because the project to raise money was one that was dear to my heart and much needed for our children. But through this lesson the Holy Spirit began speaking to my heart.
I was able to readjust my mind frame and get over my emotion and find comfort in God's word. But God used this event to speak to me. What I heard Him say is What would happen if my people would gather together to and strategize to reach a goal of pulling one of my children out of the pit of sadness and depression, the same way those women strategized to raise money for that fund.
God was showing me how we as humans often miss the mark. Here was an opportunity for the group of women to rally around me, make it their goal, and strategize to pull me out of my pit of sadness and depression, with the same zeal that they had to earn money for the fund.
Mathew 6:33 it says to Seek(aim at and strive after) ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness(His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. Wow! God was saying to me, what would happen if we put the immediate need of the person in front of us before the works.
Meditation Scripture
Mathew 6:33 Seek(aim at and strive after) ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness(His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. (Amplified)
Food For Thought
How do you think God would have handle the situation. Would He have put everything on hold to bless me and pull me out of my pit of darkness, or would He have put me on hold to continue with the task at hand?
If the ladies had done first what God would have done, would He have given them so much more finances than they could have raised on their own?
What would you do in that situation? Have you ever put your task before the immediate need of someone who crossed your path. I know I have. But I hope this lesson will help me to pay more attention in the future, so that I can honor God, by putting first things first.
When asked by one of the ladies what I felt I needed from the group I was open and honest. I put my heart on the line and told the group of my state of mind and how I was feeling, hoping that this openness would lead to the development of friendships in a new place. I had given up so much to follow my heart and move to this city and wanted to make new friends.
To make a long story short, I received an invitation to help raise money for a particular worthwhile project. Over the next few weeks all communication was about the project. No one ever asked about my adjustment or offer words of encouragement, no invitations to lunch or anything. My reason for making this point is not one of judgement at all. Because the project to raise money was one that was dear to my heart and much needed for our children. But through this lesson the Holy Spirit began speaking to my heart.
I was able to readjust my mind frame and get over my emotion and find comfort in God's word. But God used this event to speak to me. What I heard Him say is What would happen if my people would gather together to and strategize to reach a goal of pulling one of my children out of the pit of sadness and depression, the same way those women strategized to raise money for that fund.
God was showing me how we as humans often miss the mark. Here was an opportunity for the group of women to rally around me, make it their goal, and strategize to pull me out of my pit of sadness and depression, with the same zeal that they had to earn money for the fund.
Mathew 6:33 it says to Seek(aim at and strive after) ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness(His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. Wow! God was saying to me, what would happen if we put the immediate need of the person in front of us before the works.
Meditation Scripture
Mathew 6:33 Seek(aim at and strive after) ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness(His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. (Amplified)
Food For Thought
How do you think God would have handle the situation. Would He have put everything on hold to bless me and pull me out of my pit of darkness, or would He have put me on hold to continue with the task at hand?
If the ladies had done first what God would have done, would He have given them so much more finances than they could have raised on their own?
What would you do in that situation? Have you ever put your task before the immediate need of someone who crossed your path. I know I have. But I hope this lesson will help me to pay more attention in the future, so that I can honor God, by putting first things first.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Welcome
The Titus 2 Woman Blog is dedicated to women who desire to live a life consecrated, dedicated , and surrendered to the will of God. It is simply a place to come to get a word of encouragement , comfort, support, and knowledge to take into your everyday life as you pursue God's purpose, desires, and plans for your life.
I am a woman just like you, flawed, imperfect in many ways, but, am being perfected day by day through the word of God, and by the leading of the Holy Spirit withing me as my guide
My hope is that God will bless every woman who becomes a part of this community of Titus 2 Women, dedicated to living godly lives, building godly homes, pursuing godly desires, and giving with a godly heart.
May you forever surrender to and live according to God's grace
I am a woman just like you, flawed, imperfect in many ways, but, am being perfected day by day through the word of God, and by the leading of the Holy Spirit withing me as my guide
My hope is that God will bless every woman who becomes a part of this community of Titus 2 Women, dedicated to living godly lives, building godly homes, pursuing godly desires, and giving with a godly heart.
May you forever surrender to and live according to God's grace
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