Yesterday was an amazing day. God was working in hearts and changing lives. I know He even helped to refocus my perspective – I love that God continues to change me, and never leaves me just the same (If you have not changed/grown in any way lately, maybe  its time. We’ve never arrived and we can always improve!) But even though Yesterday morning/afternoon was wonderful I knew the enemy was not happy. When I was leaving a friend I mentioned, now the fight begins. And man was I right…

A very close family friend is dying . I’ve known that this is really the end for a couple of days, but it really began to hit me yesterday. I was trying to focus and do my homework, because Lord knows it’s never-ending, but I could not focus. I just kept being sad. I called my mom, and we talked and she prayed with me, but I was stuck. I was losing motivation to do anything. – Ok, I know that it is ok to mourn someone it has to happen, and I would really love to be with my family right now, but it is not possible. However this was more than that,  I was swiftly beginning to sink into depression, and I noticed everything was changing work ethic, eating/sleeping habits, dedication to school and various activities I am a part of – Man, all within a day  or two - crazy how the enemy works. But praise God…

During the day God reminded me of a couple of things.

1. Today is Not about me.

2. Happiness comes from what happens, joy comes from the Lord.

3. Colossians 4 – Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

TRUTH: In the midst of everything God is faithful!  In every situation we have to let God lead us or we will be stuck in the downward spiral of self-pity and depression. – GOD IS GREATER. He may not change the situation, but He changes me and my perspective in the situation.

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