mo llama Posted August 28, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 5 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 20 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 52 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/28/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/11/1961 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Three words of gratitude, six words or sentences to tell a story, social media posts, pics, pins, hashtags, tweets...let's see: who do I want people to think I am today? I can't say I don't care or it doesn't matter; I wouldn't be typing if I didn't feel the need to connect to someone, somewhere on some level. I suppose I'll use today's three tags: "choice", "praise", and the combo tag of "mental health and faith". Who am I - REALLY - when the labels, expectations, familial roles and everyday tasks and duties are stripped away either by circumstance or by choice? I am surely a product of both NATURE and NURTURE - both exquisitely, purposefully designed and orchestrated by the ONE who chose to call me into existence, calls me to himself in repentance and faith, and calls me to remain continually on my face at His feet. I am to PRAISE HIM ("point to Him in all things"). Faith and Praise are both gifts and choices. The sometimes daily struggle to stand boldly and firmly in that faith and praise is a choice. Life's hard. Changes happen. Broken, hurting, sinful people sin, hurt others and break things all the time. Pain, illness, disease, and the rest of the consequences of the fall of man wear us down physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Even warriors can be brought low to the point of despair. In a state of exhaustion it can be hard to remember why you're fighting, why it's important to keep swinging, where to find solid ground to stand on and why it's important to choose to get out of bed in the morning. ON THIS FINE DAY, my choice is to open my eyes, sit up on the edge of the bed and take the Outstretched Hand being offered me. As I place my tired, bunny-slippered feet on top of His I choose to accept His gift of truth, promise, hope and love. What a privilege... to be chosen and and to choose. ON THIS FINE DAY, I pray you too will be free to dance the dance of a well-loved child. Edited August 29, 2019 by mo llama 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilea Posted August 28, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,515 Content Per Day: 0.86 Reputation: 3,121 Days Won: 11 Joined: 06/27/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted August 28, 2019 35 minutes ago, mo llama said: ON THIS FINE DAY, my choice is to open my eyes, sit up on the edge of the bed and take the Outstretched Hand being offered me. As I place my tired, bunny-slippered feet on top of His I choose to accept His gift of truth, promise, hope and love. What a privilege... to be chosen and and to choose. ON THIS FINE DAY, I pray you too will be free to dance the dance of a well-loved child. Amen! ON THIS FIND DAY, I will accept the challenge of casting off the heavy yoke of self-imposed agendas and take up the yoke of humility, joy, and freedom in Christ! Thank you, mo llama! 40 minutes ago, mo llama said: I wouldn't be typing if I didn't feel the need to connect to someone, somewhere on some level. I believe you are expressing the sentiments of many members here. Believers have a heartfelt need to be connected to each other because we are the body of Christ on this earth and one in His Spirit. The verse often comes to me, "God sets the solitary in families," (Psalm 68:6a). I pray that you will find a good sense of belonging here. We are so glad you chose to become a part of our Worthy family. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbrokish Posted August 28, 2019 Group: Senior Member Followers: 15 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 532 Content Per Day: 0.29 Reputation: 1,293 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/26/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/10/1972 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, mo llama said: Who am I - REALLY - when the labels, expectations, familial roles and everyday tasks and duties are stripped away either by circumstance or by choice? I am surely a product of both NATURE and NURTURE - both exquisitely, purposefully designed and orchestrated by the ONE who chose to call me into existence, calls me to himself in repentance and faith, and calls me to remain continually on my face at His feet. I am to PRAISE HIM ("point to Him in all things"). What a wonderful post. I know that I joined this forum to find connection with other believers, as my household and close friends aren't of the same beliefs as I am. By really seeing ourselves as God sees us, we are drawn closer to Him. btw, I see you are from SE Wis. I live in SW Wis. Good to meet you neighbor. -- Michelle 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelloustime Posted August 28, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 15 Topic Count: 206 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 5,608 Content Per Day: 2.85 Reputation: 11,415 Days Won: 33 Joined: 11/26/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted August 28, 2019 That's a lovely post, thanks. When I first wake up in the morning, I consciously make sure my thoughts go straight onto Jesus and I focus on Him as I become more awake and get ready to start the day. I purposefully keep away from thinking about the things I have to do that day or what went on the day before. I have found it massively reduces anxiety and feel much better. I usually say the Lord's prayer to myself and also consciously put on the Armour of God, as mentioned in Ephesians. God bless. Becky. X 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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