When I was writing the post from the other day I was barely making it through the day without breaking down and bawling. I had the worst anxiety, the worst self-doubt, and just an overall worst day. ever. Not to be all "woe is me", but it really sucked.
All I wanted to do was get home and crawl into bed and sleep the anxiety and doubt away. Yesterday was much, much better since I threw myself in the Word and into this book. It really does make a difference!
Everyone is going around writing their "Word of the year" so I'm going to jump on the bandwagon. After praying about what I should be doing this year, the word "focus" came to mind. Everytime I have anxiety or a self-doubt about something, anything then I will "focus" my thoughts and attention to God's Word. I will repeat it over and over until it is ingrained in my heart. Like Renee says. "when we pray God's words out loud and hear them, the Holy Spirit engraves them on our hearts and writes them in our thoughts." I will focus on the things to be thankful for, the blessings that God has blessed me with, I will focus on one day at a time, and I will focus on breathing more. Being slow to speak, slow to anger, and quick to hear.
That was exactly what I needed to read this morning. Renee has a way with her words that makes it feel like she is talking right to you! How many times have y'all shook your head in response to something she has said?!
I have a hard time accepting that His love is unconditional and that He is always there in a positive way. I have a hard time grasping just how BIG He is and just how BIG His love is for us. I can't fathom it but I am working so hard to get there and see it!
"This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us." - 1 John 5:14
I think back to this time last year and I'm amazed at how much has changed. I'm excited to see where my life goes this year and who will be with me along the way. I'm even more ready to see this time NEXT year! lol Oh Lord please let it be a good one!
How are y'all doing so far in the study?! Are you loving the book?!
Happy Friday Y'all!
7 comments:
I do love the book. She does have an amazing voice that you feel like, literally, you are reading a letter from her to you. She has some words that pierced my heart.
My word for this year is "commit." I've never really had one this year, but through prayer, that was the one theme that kept recurring over and over. I figured God was trying to tell me something. :)
I need to jump on this wagon with you. I let my anxiety get the best of me entirely too often.
Isn't it amazing how much God loves us and shows us, right when we need it most? I have been experiencing some ups and downs lately and those days when I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing, God shines inside of me and lets me know I'm His and therefore anything I do through Him is right!
Sending love & hugs!
xoxo,
Amy
I need to add this to my 'Sonja' to-read list.. Keep em comin!
Hope your week is better! XOXO<3
Focus is a fantastic word for the year!
Ok, so I hopped over from Twiiter to to listen in on your conversation. Love your transparency here! And now Im wishing I could be sitting across the table telling you how beautiful and smart and amazing you are - each and every one of you!!
I love reading and hearing how God is connecting with your heart through the pages of my book. How you feel when you read it is exactly what I asked Jesus to somehow do when I penned each word. It's my letter to you - His letter to us. His love is our truth. And the word focus?? Oh such a good word> What we focus on will determine the direction of our thoughts and emotions - and eventually be the driver of our actions.
May HE be the focus of your hearts and your thoughts towards yourselves today. You are chosen, pursued and LOVED by an almighty God!!
Blessings!!
~Renee
I am really enjoying the book as well. It is amazing how many of her personal stories that I can directly relate to. I enjoy her writing style and how she is easing into the lessons through personal reflection.
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