Post by Dorothyl on Mar 21, 2008 7:10:42 GMT -5
Emotional Storms
Every trial has a treasure...
Every triumph holds His truth
So glad you took a moment to receive a Splash of Inspiration in the midst of a hurried world.
Sailing Into a New Year:
Facing the sea of another year, events can take us through rough waters, sudden storms, or periods of calm seas.
I’ve experienced them all. And when rating the intensity of storms, my blindness wasn’t the worst.
But really, do emotional storms have ratings? They all hurt, they all jolt us and they all cause us to rethink our life. In my case, these storms nudged me to a higher place. Actually, it’s a good place-- where the view is clear, clear enough to see God who’s the Captain in control.
So, I learned. When hurricanes shook the foundation of my world, I threw my arms around the pillar of God’s Word. And while fierce winds cut my face and thunder roared above, nothing could pry me away from holding on to His promises. Then, when dark clouds parted and winds died down, peace reigned. Taking a deep breath, I dusted off emotional debris and to my delight, gems of wisdom shone through - gems that had fallen in the midst of the pouring rain. Here are some I collected in the pocket of my heart:
* Trust in feelings and emotions and your path will not be sound; trust in God, and God alone, you’ll walk on solid ground.
* We know defeat when our feet refuse to step out of the puddle of discouragement.
* Pain is like a bucket of water. The longer we hold onto it, the heavier it gets.
* More effective than sleeping pills is slipping gratitude into our thoughts.
* Forgiveness opens the door to freedom.
* Turmoil can only boil when fueled by worry.
* Focus not on the real estate you hold, but on the One who holds the real state of your destiny.
* The green of envy highlights our worst features.
* Life tastes better when seasoned with kind words.
* Constant work may bring results; but blended with commitment to God’s Word results in peace, sweet peace.
* Patience is the muscle that strengthens the soul.
* We know compassion only when love is our passion.
* Anger vi sits places where fear dwells.
* We miss the beauty ahead when gazing into the rearview mirror of life.
* Broken plans are often God’s divine detours.
* Resentment clogs the pipes of peace.
* Positive attitude is the passport to places others don’t get to travel.
No matter what conditions, circumstances or cares blow your way; or even no matter how vehemently you deny it, God, the Captain of our destiny, has each moment planned, each day designed, and each moment orchestrated by His skillful hand.
**Janet Eckles