My Head is in the Clouds

I have had some personal struggles this weekend.  Also, I have had some family stresses - wrecked cars, and other things.  I look at my life and say, "How can I live this life and still show the world that God is good, worthy of praise and glory in all circumstances?"

My sister Lucia

I called my sister late Saturday night. I just needed to hear the voice of one of my sisters.  I lamented to her about my life. She was loving, caring and boldly instructive.  She pointed me back to my faith. She gave me permission to take care of me. Live one day at a time, and reject feelings of guilt.  She understands that it is not selfish to cast my cares on Jesus and live my life that will benefit my health and spirit.  I hung up the phone empowered to take control of my life by giving it all to Jesus and asking Him to direct my steps and keep me in His will.  Ahhh the freedom of truth and living it out.

The answer to the question above is:
I need to remember that though my problems are real, burdensome and heartbreaking, God is in control. I must seek and live out my challenges peaceably. I have chosen to do so. I am relaxing. I am praying. I am reading. I am guarding my thought life. I don't have to fix everything. I choose to take care of my health. I choose to live what I talk/share about. I will dowse myself in the encouragement I give others. I will wait and see how my Lord God will work things out. If I can keep a handle on my emotions, maybe someone will see that God gives peace beyond understanding in the midst of life challenges, and He can be trusted to give us answers, strength, and help along life's journey.  It's like I have said before, "It's not about just doing good for God but to bring Him glory!"

The other morning I was talking to a friend's little girl outside.  She looked up and said,"Look, look!"  She was pointing up at the sky.  She then said, "That cloud looks like that thing you use on your feet."  I was a little perplexed then I realized that she was talking about the foot file one uses on calluses.  Lol!  Her mom is a beautician.  She has seen her mom do her feet, grandma's feet and probably others.  It had me thinking long after our look up at the sky.  When was the last time I have truly looked up at the blue sky and thought about the shapes of clouds and what they remind me of?  When was my mind freed up enough to even think about the clouds?  When have I just looked up and wanted to play with the sky? 

If I just calm myself down, rest, and listen to that still small voice directing my paths, I will have peace and the pleasure of a clear mind, knowing God has my life in His hands.  I will sit under the big blue sky and find my cloud. 

You are Loved, acf