This passage has kept reappearing to me in the past couple of months. Does that ever happen to you? Like, you hear the same verse three times in one week? One of the times I saw it, my sister had mentioned it on her blog. Whenever I came across this passage I felt so convicted and a little discouraged...it's really difficult to be "even-tempered, content with second place, AND quick to forgive!" It's sometimes hard enough to do accomplish one of those things!
Well, then I started reading a book called, "Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions," by Lysa TerKeurst. I've realized that the only way I can possibly obey Colossians 3 is by God changing my heart. There is no way I can do it on my own. I began by praying and asking God to change my desires, my perspective, and my thoughts. He is working on me, and has been opening my eyes to so many things through His word and this new book I am reading! I could go on and on, but here are a couple of my favorite quotes from the book...
"Remember who you are...I'm not an unglued woman who is a slave to her circumstances, her hormones, or to other people's attitudes. Those things might affect me, but they don't rule me. I am a child of God, holy and dearly loved, whom God has set apart for a mighty plan."
"The secret to healthy conflict resolution isn't taking a you-against-me stance, but realizing it's all of us against Satan--he's the real enemy." (Ephesians 6:12)
I often find myself in a cloud of doubt, especially with being a new mom. But, as a Christian woman I have this amazing resource...the power of the holy spirit living in me, ready to fight off any lies that the enemy is trying to feed me. I have found so much freedom in praying through those moments! Never underestimate the power of prayer!
Linking up with Kelly's Korner for the Build ‘Em Up series!
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