Heehaw!!! And yesterday was no exception! It’s nice having a male perspective. He gives me such great advice like becoming NUMB AND UNBOTHERED by the pain of disappointments, rejections, frustrations, and aggravations that can show up at any moment. Life is rough!
Honestly, God has been trying to teach me this HARD lesson for a long time of learning to hold pain in its proper perspective, but when Kevin said the word “NUMB,” it finally connected – Like YES!!! Neeks, enough of this being tossed to and fro, getting all sad and depressed by these disappointments that CONTINUOUSLY and UNCEASINGLY show up. Have a warrior, you can’t hurt me mentality!!! Whatever anyone else does, that’s between them and God (It is what it is!). Immediately shake off the hurts and disappointments and keep moving forward CONFIDENTLY, LOVINGLY, AND JOYOUSLY with God, baby! Wink! Wink!
But let me tell you how God is so intimately involved in our lives! Almost over a year and a half ago, feeling like my heart was crushed into a million pieces, God had me see someone wearing a T-Shirt that said, “There is no end to the pain. You must be NUMB.” I loved it so much that I asked him if I could take a pic of it. After taking the picture, I ended up again with this same person at the freezer section, with us both looking for the same brand and flavor of ice cream. I said this is no coincidence, but a definite message from God to me in that very low, painful state, sweetly letting me know He was with me as I took on that pain.
But after all that, it’s sad that I still haven’t mastered that lesson of becoming NUMB. But when I heard it yesterday from Kevin, it finally clicked in the head of crazy lady here that this is where God wants us. Life is filled with disappointments, hurts, failures, successes, failures, ups and downs, but it’s ALL part of a beautiful journey with God. We MUST stay in a constant conversation with Him, our Constant Guide and Companion, as to how to handle situations wisely, calmly, skillfully, and tactfully. I love my new mindset that my son Emmie has inspired:
“I want to fill every moment with as much love, faith, forgiveness (of myself and others), patience, positivity, integrity, appreciation, joy, peace, excellence, focus, gratitude, wisdom, and humility.”
Today I will add COURAGE and keep my eyes fixed on God! After that situation a couple of days ago with God telling me in my spirit to stop at a green light, and then watching my daughter come out in front of me, accidentally running a red light, I have NEW love and respect for God for the INTENSE love He shows us. I can write off ALL the disappointments against the HUGE blessings God sends my way. (HUGE SMILE)
I shared with Julie this message from our beloved Mottos for Success calendar where I hear so clearly from God:
“There’s no disgrace in failing—which is just a fact of life—but you should never concede defeat.”
“He also brought me up out of a horrible pit…
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.” – Psalm 40:2
God has truly brought your girl out of a horrible pit! I said to Kevin in that conversation that I went through a war, and he had this wise advice for us all:
“You went through a battle. The war goes on forever and ever. Life is a war. Live every day and put on your armor: GOD.”
Just how God told me to stop at a green light to protect my Julie, He is talking to you too! It’s just for us to learn His voice and be obedient as we live our best lives with Him! Amen!