Shortly after Jim died, I made a very tough decision that has totally changed the way I approach dealing with trouble that comes my way. And we are assured in this life, we will have trouble. When I was consumed with my grief very early on, I realized that I must put my relationship with Jesus above everything, even that of my grieving boys. That was very, very hard. However, as I stayed focused on Him, He began to do a good work inside and revealed things to me that paved a wonderful healing path for all three of us.
Sometimes I’m just dealing with a minor skirmish with one of my teenage boys, but sometimes the problem is deeper and presents a greater challenge to work through. I had one such problem over the past few weeks. As soon as the issue smacked me in the face, I immediately set aside the people and problem involved and focused completely on what God wanted to teach me. This gave me peace almost immediately. I made the issue about my relationship with Him and nothing else. Slowly I worked through the problem, but it was through the lens of my relationship with Jesus and not anyone or anything else. When I did this, clarity and change came through scripture that was revealed and a heart-change on my part. It was not easy to process this most difficult situation, but it was way easier than if I would have cluttered it with flawed personalities, recrimination, self-doubt and all the things that the devil would have me think were valid approaches.
I can’t begin to describe the work that God did as a result of this approach. He took what could have been a devastating circumstance and brought great freedom to me. He moved. He taught. He conquered. And it all started with putting Him completely in the center without distraction. I now feel joy in a different way and peace that didn’t exist when the trouble came my way.
I praise Him. I praise Him. I praise Him. For He alone is worthy!!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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