Inspiration and Self Help
“Have I not commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. “
-Joshua 1:9 (HCSB)
Inspiration and Self Help
Gosh, with all this rain it has been hard to be anything but gloomy and sluggish. Yesterday we had a break in the rain and sun was out! There were funny posts on social media about not letting the weather scare you, because there has been such little sunshine. As I ran my miles outside soaking up every bit of the sun, I realized how depressed-like I had been for the past few weeks.
I had been on guard, asking for help from God to stand firm, but not feeling an ounce of strength or at times love. I just felt like Eeyore… Have you ever felt that way? I am so used to feeling like Pooh or Tigger. Those who know me, I am probably a mix of both everyday! Ha! Sidebar: Winnie-the-Pooh has been my favorite since I was small.
Yesterday I realized how much love others had been pouring into me these past few weeks and I wasn’t quite recognizing. When having an Eeyore kind of day or week, know that there is love all around. Just be on guard, ready to accept and give that love so you can stand firm in your faith demonstrating courage and strength. It’s okay to have help doing that… we all need help at times to stand. This allows you to be grounded with God! Enjoy your week!
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Every action must be done with love.” -1Corinthian 16:13-14
Inspiration and Self Help
Quite a few years ago, a parent of mine gave me this Wonder Woman cuff. She and her whole family LOVE Superheroes, Star Wars, and things like that. In an earlier post, I explained how Hulk was my go to… until this day. This Mom of mine gave me this cuff and stated how I was a Wonder Woman. I sure NEVER have thought of myself that way, but here I was given a cuff that when I put it on… I felt quite strong! “I will fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.” – Wonder Woman
Still to this day, I wear this cuff and my other bangles when I feel like I can’t breathe… when I feel weak. Do you have something you wear or put in your pocket when you need to feel strong? You know, I wear mine also to remind myself that it’s not about me… it’s about what I am here to do and accomplish in this world of ours. “It’s not about what we deserve. It’s about what we believe.” – Wonder Woman
It took some time, but I had to change my thinking that I was not here to get what I deserved from earning it… It’s about what I believe God has put me here for. Even though my cuff represents Wonder Woman, I feel when I look at it that it represents the strength God has put inside me to believe in Him and his plans for me. What are the plans God has set before you???
“Beautiful is the woman who knows people, places and things don’t define her. She is defined by her acts of loving kindness and a generous heart.” – Michael Chatman