Each day in our life’s journey can be a challenge. Every one
of us has been dealt different cards and our journeys are not the same. No two
people are the same. We are all unique. Our tests and trials are not the same,
that’s because we are all unique and GOD has unique plans and purposes for each
one of us in the kingdom.
Some of us probably feel or have felt at some point in time
that we have been dealt the worst hand of cards ever! The ones that really sucks!
A lot of times, I have felt like that. For a lot of time, it seemed as if I
have a lightening bolt directly over my head waiting to strike, just like you
see in cartoon images!
It is extremely hard to smile and be happy all the time when
you face challenges. What most of us fail to see is the joy and experiences of
our individual journeys. We don’t tend to see or ask GOD for the purpose of our
specific journey. What are we meant to be seeing, learning. Is there someone we
are meant to meet? Our GOD is amazing. He will take us on repeated tests, until
we get it!
We need to train ourselves to live in the moment and not
exist in order to be happy and not focus on the should have, could have, would
have. We should not run ahead in high anxiety or anticipation, looking for the
end of the experience or journey. We need to learn to live now as we are not
guaranteed tomorrow James 4:14. we often find ourselves asking questions about
how do we go ahead and live and enjoy our lives in the midst of all the trials,
disappointments and heartaches.
What we need to understand is that joy and happiness lies in
the heart. It is a choice to be happy and to make the most of our
circumstances. No matter what is going on, we don’t need to give in to what the
enemy is telling us! Pastor Ronald of LHCC usually tells us that we don’t need
no one to make us happy or take us out. He says, that even getting yourself
something from MacDonalds can make you happy! You don’t need a million bucks
before you start enjoying life.
Years ago, one of my university professors told me that when
one experiences stress or high anxiety moments, we should take our minds back
to a moment in a time when we had a great time, such as a wonderful holiday,
seeing the smile on your child’s face when they are happy. It’s these special
moments of fun and reflections that should give us a minute taste of the life
that Jesus Christ has in store for us.
There are a lot of people that have made significant impacts
on my life’s journey; they have used their trials to make significant impacts
on the lives of others but there have been two people who encouraged me to
write. My daughter is one of them and I thank GOD for that every day. The other
one is this awesome young woman who I
have seen push past obstacles to be heard and to highlight so many social
issues.
I am learning to live again. It’s not an easy process, but it
is doable. But most of all, I am letting GOD lead, when i feel overwhelmed, i turn to the healer and live, because i know he has me in his hands! My journey is for a purpose it will not be in vain! Now I leave you with this
song by Mercy me. Stay Blessed and start living!!!
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