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7 Lessons I’ve Learned While Going Through My Storm

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I’ve learned over many years of life that each storm of life holds “golden nuggets” of wisdom that God wants me to learn.  But like most people I couldn’t see the lessons while I was embedded in the pain of facing tough life situations.  Most recent years I have begun to dig a little deeper to understand just what God was trying to show me about myself during these times.

7 lessonsOnce I began to hunger for the truth, God was gracious enough to uncover the treasures that were hidden in the waves of my storms.

1. My relationship with God is the most important relationship of my life.

There is no one in this world that loves me more or with a more perfect love.  Don’t compromise who you are for the world.

2.  Seek God for direction before making decisions for my life.

I realize that my understanding is limited to what I know and see.  God is all-knowing and He is the best one to give me direction for my life.  Sometimes our decisions can have an adverse affect on our lives and the lives of those we love.

3. Know and believe God’s promises for my life.

Studying God’s word gives us understanding of who we are and what God has promised to do in us and through us, but how do we know if we do not delve into His glorious word?  The trials become unbearable if we have no hope that things can or will get better.  His word is the blueprint that gives us everything we need to live our best lives. Jeremiah 29:11

4. Search for the lessons in each situation.

I began to ask God questions.  What is it that you want me to learn Lord?  How do you want me to wait while in the storm?  Every trial has a something that be for your good; build your faith, increase your trust, restore or turn you away from sin.  Romans 8:28

5. Be grateful in all seasons of my life.

Sometimes this part is hard especially when you are experiencing pain.  This is the time when you really have to dig deep and remind yourself of the wonderful blessings that still are surrounding you.  Look for them, make it a point to seek them, they are there!  There is a greater glory after each storm.

6. Tell my story to others.

There is always someone who may be going through a similar storm in their life.  By sharing your testimony you are giving them hope and encouragement that things will get better.

7.  Pray without ceasing.

I can’t say enough about prayer!  I have learned early in my Christian walk that prayer changes things, situations and hearts.  There is no greater gift than to be able to talk to the Father about all your heart issues.  There are some things that will only come by prayer.  Learn to pray and continue to develop your communication with the Father.  He will never fail you, that I know for sure!

Blessings

Lisa

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Stop! Let Me Off!

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Have you ever been on a ride at an amusement park and want to get off?  Well once the ride has started there is no turning back you have to endure whatever is going to happen.  I have an image of my grandson telling me to stop the merry-go-round because he wanted to get off.  It was too much for him to handle, he didn’t like the feeling of the swirling around and around and around.

I feel like that some days with my life.  I want to stop for a second and just get off!  I don’t like some of the feelings that I have to endure.  I don’t like the feeling of going around and around and around.

Unfortunately, we can’t stop the wheel of life when we want to, but we can decide to slow ourselves down.  Did you ever noticed that once you reached a certain age the time just seems to fly by?  Seriously, you wake up its Monday and you go to bed and when you get back up its Sunday!  How in the world did the week fly by in a nano second?  Who did that trick on us?

Everything is moving faster and faster it seems, days are rolling into weeks and before you know it the entire month is gone and it’s Christmas again.

Well I have decided to enjoy and learn from each day.  To take one day at a time, like the old gospel song says.  I can’t worry about tomorrow and think about next month or what will next year look like.  I need to relish in the moment of today; find my way in the throes of every moment and look for the golden nugget of knowledge and wisdom that God is trying to share with me in that instance.

I know as adults we have a need and desire to plan for the future, as we should, but I mean just being able to feel in the moment that you are in.  Find a true interest in the people that you come in contact with, go beyond “how are you today” and never stand still long enough for them to answer.

I challenge you today to enjoy the moment that you are in.  Find the “golden nugget” of experience for that day.  Start a journal and record what you learn, see or feel, and see the wonder of what God shows you.  We do live in a world of instant, fast, and get to the next stop before anyone else, but just try it for a week and see how you feel.  See how you grow to appreciate the simple parts of life and start taking “one day at a time”.

The Butterfly Journey ~ Lisa