The Positive In the
Negative
"And we know that all things
work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called
according to His
purpose". Romans 8:28
I am the
first born of three sisters and one brother.
Being the eldest, my father began instilling leadership and motivational
principles in me at a very young age. Academic
wise, I was a high achiever. However; not
really desiring the responsibility of being a leader, I often times
unconsciously rebelled and found myself in adverse situations. One day I complained to my father about an
uncomfortable position I found myself in.
Already acclimated to the feelings of success, I was very down and I criticized myself. Attempting
to encourage me, he stated to me "In every negative situation, there is something
positive"!
Thinking
with the mind of a child, I thought that was one of the dumbest things my
father could ever say; especially while trying to encourage someone. Of course I dared not to say that to him!. So, out of love, respect and probably fear, I
did the next best thing I knew how to do.
I meditated and mediated on this profound tidbit of wisdom, trying to
make sense of it. It would take my
older adult years for me to understand the meaning of his saying.
Romans
8:28 expresses the same thought, slightly different. "And we know that all things work
together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according
to His purpose". This particular
scripture has been the foundation of my faith.
Throughout my life; the good, the
bad, the ugly, this scripture has encouraged and motivated me to see a glimpse
of light in the darkest of situations.
It is through God's
Word, that I'm here today to share with you as I embrace the Godly woman Christ
is perfecting. As I open this door to my
life, I pray that you are encouraged and inspired. If just one of you are blessed through my
trials and triumphs, none of my suffering has been in vain. I invite you in; welcome to the embracing of
God's child!
To God be the glory!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteTo God be the glory!! I love u sis!
ReplyDeleteI love you more.
Deleteive truly enjoyed u i will use ithis as part of my daily devotions to uplift me from and out of a depressed state that i have allowed to take controll of my life for three yrs caused from hurt, trials, tribulations, even to being kick out of my home! Most dsys i dont even want to get out of bed but as i read about your trials and struggles it assures me that with God all things are possible!
ReplyDeleteI will be keeping you in my prayers. I know all to well about depression. Thankfully, I also know about the power of God. And, you are right. Nothing is impossible for our Almighty Father. I look forward to hearing your stories as well, for we know, iron sharpenth iron! I love you; stay encouraged.
ReplyDeleteThank u! love u too!
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