Rough Days

I think the title of this post can be misleading because today really wasn't a rough day. There were parts of it that were more challenging than others but overall, it was a pretty good day.

I think that sometimes it is so easy for us to take what might be a few rough moments and turn that into a whole day. For example this morning I had a situation that hurt my pride and I could feel myself having a really hard time with it, and as I was trying to turn my attention to work my heart just was hurting because of my hurt pride - so I stopped. And I took five minutes to breathe and turn that back over to God and ask him to take that away from me. And he did. But surprise, surprise, it happened a few times today - not just pride but also things that just made my heart hurt or sad.

WHY! Why is it so easy for us me to just dwell and stew in those negative emotions, feelings and thoughts? WHY would I let the devil whisper lies into my ear when it is SO OBVIOUS that Jesus has blessed me and faithfully provided more than I could imagine. WHY do we conceal these thoughts and try to fight and lose by ourselves? I do not want to fight the devil in the dark - I want to see him tremble in the light as Jesus stands by my side.

Today was not a bad day. And I will refuse to let the enemy steal my joy and feed me lies. I am blessed and thankful. I am loved and I love. I am enough and I have enough. I will give more than I can and serve faithfully.

Today was a good day. And tomorrow will be here when it is; but God has given me enough for today and I will have faith he will provide enough for tomorrow as well.

Until next time, let it go and let joy return.