I hope you will bear with me a little bit. This is a message directed to one of my daughters, but may be pertinent or helpful to someone else. It is entirely my thought, and I hope it sends some words of encouragement to someone.
First of all, we all have bad days. I know that right now today feels like the worst ever. You are in the thick of things, the emotions, the frustrations, the sadness and hurt. Today, it feels horrible. There is no minimizing your day and how you feel about it. Some days it is just better to take the time to feel it, pull the blankets over your head and deal. You can hide away some.
But, tomorrow, you need to get out from that hole and go on with life. I am pretty sure you will feel better about it all tomorrow, or at least have a little bit of perspective on your side. Honestly, it is amazing what some sleep and a little bit of time will do. And, if it doesn't, keep going. Jump right back into life and get going. That alone will carry you along.
Odds are tomorrow will be a way better day. Some days your bad day is the result of someone else's bad day. You get kind of caught in the crossfire. It happens. It isn't fair, and it is really, really hard. Try to extend some grace if you can. At the very least, try to let it go. Learn what you have to learn from today, but move forward. Your life still awaits you.
Know always that you are loved unconditionally. By your family and your Lord. Go to your Bible. Read and immerse yourself in grace and His love. He will send some peace. His Word is His love letter to you. Try to put gentle words in your mouth, turn away from harsh responses (no matter how deserved) and do your best. It is hard. It is. You know how I struggle some times with the same thing. We are all human, just the way God made us.
I am telling you, from years of experience, that things will look better soon. I cannot tell you when, but it will. Most likely tomorrow will be a stellar day. Seems like that is often the way it goes. Try to view tomorrow with a fresh outlook. Be positive. Keep a servant's heart (I know it is hard at times, I know). Let your actions show. Be slow to anger, be slow to use your tongue. I bite mine regularly some days. And I am finding that it helps as later on I realize my reaction would have been based solely on emotion rather than reality. Some days it is better to simply say nothing.
It is really hard when you know that things are unjust, but I firmly believe that these things will show in time. You do your best, be humble and keep on keeping on.
Please know that I love you. That God loves you. That life will look better soon. I promise. Please read the Bible verse below, you know it is one of my favorites!!!! He has YOUR best in mind, always.
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
First of all, we all have bad days. I know that right now today feels like the worst ever. You are in the thick of things, the emotions, the frustrations, the sadness and hurt. Today, it feels horrible. There is no minimizing your day and how you feel about it. Some days it is just better to take the time to feel it, pull the blankets over your head and deal. You can hide away some.
But, tomorrow, you need to get out from that hole and go on with life. I am pretty sure you will feel better about it all tomorrow, or at least have a little bit of perspective on your side. Honestly, it is amazing what some sleep and a little bit of time will do. And, if it doesn't, keep going. Jump right back into life and get going. That alone will carry you along.
Odds are tomorrow will be a way better day. Some days your bad day is the result of someone else's bad day. You get kind of caught in the crossfire. It happens. It isn't fair, and it is really, really hard. Try to extend some grace if you can. At the very least, try to let it go. Learn what you have to learn from today, but move forward. Your life still awaits you.
Know always that you are loved unconditionally. By your family and your Lord. Go to your Bible. Read and immerse yourself in grace and His love. He will send some peace. His Word is His love letter to you. Try to put gentle words in your mouth, turn away from harsh responses (no matter how deserved) and do your best. It is hard. It is. You know how I struggle some times with the same thing. We are all human, just the way God made us.
I am telling you, from years of experience, that things will look better soon. I cannot tell you when, but it will. Most likely tomorrow will be a stellar day. Seems like that is often the way it goes. Try to view tomorrow with a fresh outlook. Be positive. Keep a servant's heart (I know it is hard at times, I know). Let your actions show. Be slow to anger, be slow to use your tongue. I bite mine regularly some days. And I am finding that it helps as later on I realize my reaction would have been based solely on emotion rather than reality. Some days it is better to simply say nothing.
It is really hard when you know that things are unjust, but I firmly believe that these things will show in time. You do your best, be humble and keep on keeping on.
Please know that I love you. That God loves you. That life will look better soon. I promise. Please read the Bible verse below, you know it is one of my favorites!!!! He has YOUR best in mind, always.
"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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