I'm physically beat.
I am sore from my exercise yesterday.
I am struggling from interrupted sleep.
I can barely keep my eyes open this morninng.
I am grumpy and don't want to put forth the effort to be kind and do right things.
I am hoping that by confessing these negative thoughts and feelings, I will expose them so they are rightly dealt with. Instead of stuffing them down to "hide" and thereby giving me a secret excuse for negative behavior that matches the attitude, I am acknowledging them right off. May they lose the power of self-pity I would otherwise grant them.
I am clinging to this truth from my bible reading this morning:
"...seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." 2 Peter 1:3
He has given me all I need for what He has called me to do. I pray that His grace and peace would be multiplied in our home this day.
I choose to walk in His strength, knowing He will give it because I need it.
I will look for the rest that He provides today, knowing He will give it because I need it.
I will accept that rest joyfully, just as I now accept the work laid out before me.
I will make choices based on the knowledge that the Lord is caring for me today, giving me all I need to live a life of godliness, which includes healthy actions that will strengthen and heal my body.
Thank you, Lord, for the freedom that comes through confession. When my mind and heart are right, my actions will follow.
I needed to read this!!! Thank you for sharing Traci. Just know that I am feeling this way also. I could have written this post. I am also going to choose the true things of God today and leave behind my negativity. Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Tracy! I am sorry that you are feeling bad but I love your wonderful attitude.It is especially refreshing because I am dealing with people in my life right now with the *opposite* attitude and it is so destructive.
ReplyDeleteJust remember that if you decide to be short,impatient and grump at everyone.....at the end of the day it will have not helped you to accomplish anything.If you keep the right frame of mind and react in the ways that you should react,you can have a good feeling at the end of the day rather than a bad feeling.
This is coming from one with lots of experience in bad attitudes.....:)(My own)I am very qualified to give the advice lol.
(((TRACY))) I was getting to feel a bit lousy just sitting here on the internet when I KNEW there were things I should be doing. I am so glad I came across your blog. (I added you to mine so I can follow it.) I want to say that I enjoyed reading through your more recent posts, and have been inspired to get off my derriere and get moving. I also prayed that your attitude would be one that would honor the Lord today. I LOVE the scripture you shared!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Brandy Lynn. I'm honored you would add me to your blog. I'm doing a bit better today. Finally came across that rest the Lord promised. I fell asleep while the children ate lunch and woke up 2 hours later! It was just a Couch Nap in the middle of life happening around me, so one brain part was still a bit functional...you know those kind of naps, ;)...but it was much needed rest all the same!
ReplyDeleteYour note has encouraged me now, too, and I'm looking forward to a pleasant evening. :)
Tracy - Hope you are feeling better today! Glad you got that needed nap. Just a quick "health tip" for you...when I work out extra hard, afterwards, within 1 hour of that workout, I make sure to eat REAL protein (meat, eggs). Also, the following day, when I am sore from said workout, I make sure to eat real protein as well. It helps to rebuild those torn, tired muscles!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue. That is a great tip! I will be more careful to heed that in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to have all of your prayers and encouragement, ladies. :)