Good Sunday morning!
This has been a good week. I have been giving a lot of thought to me, my issues and how God is helping me overcome them.
Last fall, I started using a prayer journal to improve my communication with the Lord. It has worked wonderfully! I take the time each morning to sit with my journal and a cup of coffee and talk to God. I realized that my prayer life wasn't what it could, or should be since I wasn't really giving all my attention to God. It was like sitting talking to a friend and trying to multi-task three other things. You don't really connect with that person and they probably feel like you aren't paying attention. God deserves more attention from me - and I deserve to take that time to connect with Him.
I started by reading a bunch of different suggestions on Pinterest - they were very helpful in getting me started. I bought a spiral bound journal and started writing. I spent lots of time sitting and thinking about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to arrange my journal.
When I started doing this, I also started taking time to be quiet and listen. Anyone who knows me, knows how difficult that is for me! As I was thinking about/praying about the drug epidemic in our state and nation today, I felt a very strong call toward taking action to do so.
It was February 25th when I finally got my sign. That day, I found out that the church was starting a restoration and recovery program. The following day I called and left a message for the director of the program. There is a lot more to be told about that story, but the point I want to make today is that I started out thinking this was just about me helping others and I now realize that my issues are real and I need help, too. This is not only about helping others, but about allowing God to help me to overcome my compulsive behaviors.
I can't wait to see where God takes me on this journey.
Have a blessed day!
Missy
This has been a good week. I have been giving a lot of thought to me, my issues and how God is helping me overcome them.
Last fall, I started using a prayer journal to improve my communication with the Lord. It has worked wonderfully! I take the time each morning to sit with my journal and a cup of coffee and talk to God. I realized that my prayer life wasn't what it could, or should be since I wasn't really giving all my attention to God. It was like sitting talking to a friend and trying to multi-task three other things. You don't really connect with that person and they probably feel like you aren't paying attention. God deserves more attention from me - and I deserve to take that time to connect with Him.
I started by reading a bunch of different suggestions on Pinterest - they were very helpful in getting me started. I bought a spiral bound journal and started writing. I spent lots of time sitting and thinking about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to arrange my journal.
When I started doing this, I also started taking time to be quiet and listen. Anyone who knows me, knows how difficult that is for me! As I was thinking about/praying about the drug epidemic in our state and nation today, I felt a very strong call toward taking action to do so.
It was February 25th when I finally got my sign. That day, I found out that the church was starting a restoration and recovery program. The following day I called and left a message for the director of the program. There is a lot more to be told about that story, but the point I want to make today is that I started out thinking this was just about me helping others and I now realize that my issues are real and I need help, too. This is not only about helping others, but about allowing God to help me to overcome my compulsive behaviors.
I can't wait to see where God takes me on this journey.
Have a blessed day!
Missy
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