Give thanks to God in everything; even for all those difficult times you thought you might not get through. You never know just how strong you truly are until you have circumstances arise that calls for that strength and strong faith. One of those times for me, was when my mother was diagnosed with alzheimers. Taking care of a sick parent is quite an awakening experience. One of the most difficult things I have ever faced. It was not for the faint of heart.
I pray about everything and ask the Divine to supply my every need. He has never failed me.
I cannot tell you how many times I wondered financially, just how I would make it through the next days; However, it was on many occasions, I would find a much needed check in the mailbox that allowed for me to buy a few groceries.
The Bible tells you to give no thought to what you will wear or what you will eat, not to worry about such things. Remember, God feeds the sparrow. How much more does He care for us? When you lean upon the Father for all your needs they will certainly be met.
When you think in terms of having to create a way for those needs to be met on your own, that's when the trouble starts.
When you are having a less than perfect day, try not to allow yourself to become sad and more depressed. What helps is to do something like going for a walk in the sunshine. If you are like I am, I have always enjoyed getting outside even if it is raining. I love taking a walk in the rain.
A slight, slow, steady rain, not a hurricane or thunderstorm...lol.
There are alot of us who tend to get depressed that are actually low in vitamin D. That's why getting outside and soaking up some sunshine on those days you are feeling low, it will definitely help you feel better.
Speaking of everyday stumbling blocks, back when younger and trying to work when my children were little, I could not seem to get to work on time. It was not on purpose but things would just happen; it would be something different every day. I might have forgotten to fill the car with gasoline, I may have had a flat tire or of course, my personal favorite...I could not find my car keys. 😁 Those things were all on me, but there were always those times when your precious little ones decided to let you know they had a project due at school.
When is it due baby? Today moma..it's today! Poor thing only had an entire week to tell me but decided it would be more fun to let me in on it the day she had to turn it in. 😒🙄
One day we were in a terrible hurry..I was already running late!
We jumped in the car and while I was adjusting my rear view mirror, I noticed there was someone sitting in the back seat I didn't recognize...
Wait a minute! Jennifer, what are you wearing?..makeup, today I wanted to look pretty...
Uugh! This was in the early 80's so electric blue eye shadow was the popular shade at that time. I was late to work but my baby decided to borrow some..if she had not looked so adoreably cute, I would have been really mad..I had to take her back in the house and scrub her face down that morning. So I was even later than my normal late. Hahahaha!
It's really funny how children think. One night I decided I would fix a breakfast supper.
My oldest child, at that time, was 4 years old. I took her with me to our little country store to buy a couple things I needed. The entire car ride, she was having a little tantrum about wanting me to get her a candy bar. I was trying to explain that I would not have enough money to do that and get the other things I needed. She looked at me and says, " moma, just write a check; that way you don't have to pay for it." The little dear wanted to help me solve the issue.
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Even though those type things were aggravating back at the time, I would not take anything for those sweet memories now.
These things I love
remembering; I am sure they will lift your spirit as they do mine:
The light of God surrounds you, the love of God enfolds you, the power of God protects you, God's presence watches over you, the life of God flows through you, the laws of God direct your path, the power of God resides in you, the joy of God uplifts you, the strength of God renews you, and the beauty of God inspires you.
God is wherever you are...
He never leaves you.
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