This morning I was the first one awake! So I grabbed my Bible, ran downstairs for a cup of coffee and time alone before the kids woke up. I felt like journaling but I left my journal upstairs in my room, where two of the three are sleeping on my floor. I don't want to wake them! Thankfully I have some beautiful paper hanging on my fridge. Thought I would share.
Thank you Lord for a great night of peaceful sleep. Thank you for the new day I woke to. For every morning is brand new! It's a gift to begin again and live life walking in your spirit. A fresh start! I love a fresh start. I've been praying you show me what "walking in the spirit" truly looks like. How does my home become a sanctuary? How can my home become a house of worship?
As I sit alone, while the kids still sleep, sipping hot coffee my sweet husband made before he left, I can't help but to feel joyful. I will never forget where I came from. I remember the chains I once lived in. In Colossians, Paul remembers his chains as he writes a letter to the church. He tells them to remember his chains. This morning I remember mine. I will never forget where I came from, what you brought me out of. You saved my life! Many times my life was in danger but you protected me! Now when I look at what I have come from and see where I am now, my heart leaps for joy. For I have broken the chains! YOU have broken the chains!
At times the enemy tries to tell me otherwise. He comes along with stupid tricks and lies to take me back to the old way of living and thinking but I quickly remind him, "YOU HAVE LOST! GET BEHIND ME SATAN!"
This past Sunday you gave me the opportunity to share a part of my story. I shared, "I don't have complete victory in this area of my life but I am traveling down the road which takes me there. I'm being set free of things for the first time in my life but the journey will never end. There will always be something forcing me to journey with HIM." It's the journey I am most thankful for. It's not the victory that brings me closer to Jesus, it's the journey to get there that brings me close! I'm running the course and this morning I am reminded I have a brand new day to hop back on course and run again.
After I finished journaling, I thought about the time I spend running and the pain I endure. I actually LOVE IT! The soar feet and legs, the toenail I have that will soon be gone. It's exciting! The toenail I am currently losing is something I am proud of! This toenail is the runner's rite of passage! It's proof of something. Proof I am pounding my toes into the ground and loving every minute of it. Just thinking about my toenail makes me think of my journey, my on-going timeline. I have so many scars from the past but it's my rite of passage. The journey, the pain, it's my VICTORY! Thank you JESUS for the rite of passage.
Thank you Lord for a great night of peaceful sleep. Thank you for the new day I woke to. For every morning is brand new! It's a gift to begin again and live life walking in your spirit. A fresh start! I love a fresh start. I've been praying you show me what "walking in the spirit" truly looks like. How does my home become a sanctuary? How can my home become a house of worship?
As I sit alone, while the kids still sleep, sipping hot coffee my sweet husband made before he left, I can't help but to feel joyful. I will never forget where I came from. I remember the chains I once lived in. In Colossians, Paul remembers his chains as he writes a letter to the church. He tells them to remember his chains. This morning I remember mine. I will never forget where I came from, what you brought me out of. You saved my life! Many times my life was in danger but you protected me! Now when I look at what I have come from and see where I am now, my heart leaps for joy. For I have broken the chains! YOU have broken the chains!
At times the enemy tries to tell me otherwise. He comes along with stupid tricks and lies to take me back to the old way of living and thinking but I quickly remind him, "YOU HAVE LOST! GET BEHIND ME SATAN!"
This past Sunday you gave me the opportunity to share a part of my story. I shared, "I don't have complete victory in this area of my life but I am traveling down the road which takes me there. I'm being set free of things for the first time in my life but the journey will never end. There will always be something forcing me to journey with HIM." It's the journey I am most thankful for. It's not the victory that brings me closer to Jesus, it's the journey to get there that brings me close! I'm running the course and this morning I am reminded I have a brand new day to hop back on course and run again.
After I finished journaling, I thought about the time I spend running and the pain I endure. I actually LOVE IT! The soar feet and legs, the toenail I have that will soon be gone. It's exciting! The toenail I am currently losing is something I am proud of! This toenail is the runner's rite of passage! It's proof of something. Proof I am pounding my toes into the ground and loving every minute of it. Just thinking about my toenail makes me think of my journey, my on-going timeline. I have so many scars from the past but it's my rite of passage. The journey, the pain, it's my VICTORY! Thank you JESUS for the rite of passage.
Running the race,
Amanda
3 comments:
I have become so aware lately about how it is the struggles that make me yearn for God. I learn so much and grow so much in the hard times because those are the times when I KNOW I cannot make it without the love of God. I am so glad you are growing and learning Mandi. You encouraged me again today!
Your passion and love for Him is beautiful. :-)
Beautiful post. Your description of your morning time, awakening before the family and having this precious time in His presence is so tender and sweet.
Hope the rest of your day is filled with peace.
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