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Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
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17 thoughts on "day 2"
day 2
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6
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17 thoughts on "day 2"
I think I am constantly disappointed with my physical health and appearance. I am always struggling with weight and motivation for exercise as well as self-control. I am NEVER satisfied at work. Always feeling like more could be done if we just tried harder and opened minds. I am lost right now and have no idea what God has planned for me. It is very hard to slow down to listen as my mind moves in circles a mile a minute. I think one of the hardest things for me is to trust that there is "more than this".
"Disappointment should be a stepping stone on our path with Jesus…not the anchor that drowns us." Those are amazing words to remember but how hard to do when those anchor chains are wrapped so tightly around us. It is my prayer that we will always remember to look UP during those times because His hand will be the one pulling us out!
Wow! This spoke right to me. I probably have taken 13 pregnancy tests never to see the second line or plus sign (cuz it could just be that I need to try a different brand). This is one I need to memorize. He will make my path straight.
Those were the words that jumped right out at me as well! I even journaled about my disappointment with my infertility and how I am praying that He will help me to work beyond this fear/doubt/disappointment and trust in His plan.
It's a special feeling to find someone in the same boat; I'm sending prayers out into the Heavens tonight for both of us. <3
Hi Lisa & Jenn – I too am struggling with infertility issues. I wish you all the best and praying for second lines for you both. God Bless.
To those struggling with infertility issues. Remember that it is God who opens and closes the womb. Many times we desire to have a child so much that it becomes an idol in our life. (Spoken from a woman who cried many a times because she wanted to believe she was pregnant but was not) But if we delight in the Lord, he gives us the desires of our heart. I have decided to trust the Lord for when and how many children I will have. I do not use contraception or pay attention for my cycles. And yet I am not currently pregnant even though my husband and I frequently make love. There is peace when we trust God, for I never have to wonder if there is something wrong with me or my body…or my husband's even. But God knows the perfect timing for all things, and when the timing is right, he will bless us with child.
I love the text on the side that reads, "Friend, I don't know what you are facing or what lies ahead in your path. But I know that we serve a God who effortlessly created the world in six days and still knows how many hairs you have on your head." Clinging to this truth today!
Oops! That was day 1…I was reading one & two today to catch up! :)
Gosh, I have been having to make so many decisions about my future lately! For about the past year, I have kind of known some things I needed to do and take care of, but kept coming up with excuses. Finally, I am taking those steps, finally I am being the person I need to be, and finally I'm "finding" God again.
I'm sorry if I'm being stupid, but I can't seem to find the actual lesson for day 2! How do I get there? Can anyone help me?
Hi Katie! The actual lesson is at http://www.youversion.com. Search for "Living the Surrendered Life" under the "Reading Plans" tab. Each day you'll be directed back to the lesson if you bookmark it (at least that is what I did!). Hope this helps!
Loved this verse!! My husband is self-emploed & not much happening in his line of work so he decided to go back to work & is interviewing for a job right now. I love this verse because my own understanding tends to be fearful right now, whereas God's is reminding me not to relay on what I see, but to TRUST Him for what I don't see. I love too how it says ALL I have to do is acknowledge Him & HE will direct my path. Trust, Be in Him, & Follow!
Wow Day to was totally directed at me …undesired events in my life and
many disappointments in life and love. Now I have a different out look..God has better things headed my way.. Fred wasn’t the one for me..I wasn’t ready for that promotion just yet.. I’m excited to let the Lord lead me to the road and plans he has instore for me..
You are absolute right. This stuff we need is only what He allows us to keep. There’s a path for you. Just keep your focus on Him. It WILL be revealed & greater that would could be expected.