As my daily devotion time, I'm going to write, instead of read someone else's, daily miracles. My hope is, that by doing this, I will enrich my journey and awareness of God in the little things in my life and also encourage others to do the same. I encourage you to share your comments and stories of things that you encounter along your journey.
Blessings,
Jennifer

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

God's E-mail

Today has been rough.  I'd like to think I'm a positive person 24/7.  But, reality thinks otherwise.  And, today was just not my day.  It's part of my job to share God's love with youth, to help them when they're hurting, to listen to them because they need someone to talk to.  But, it's not just a job- it's my life.  And when someone is hurting or upset, I like to help them resolve it.  This usually involves parent and youth conversations and eventually there is an understanding between them.  I feel I'm pretty good at this- and with God on my side, how can I lose?
But, somehow I can.  And, when the parent and youth conversation is in my own house, it makes me question what I'm doing wrong- and what I'm doing in general!  So, after a good conversation and a not so good conversation, I've spent the rest of the day feeling frustrated.
So, what's next?  I'm not sure what to do here.  So, I was driving home convinced it's time to do the only thing left- sometimes all you can do is pray.  And, so as I came inside, checked my e-mail before writing this, I came across an e-mail from a close friend.  It simply said this-
"Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where
you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are
born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have
received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content
with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your
bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is
there for each and every one of us."

So, this is my prayer- for me, for my family, and for you.  And, as I pray this tonight, I know God will be there.  Maybe I won't see Him right away.  But, He sent me this to comfort me in the meantime.  God using e-mail- pretty cool!
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,” Ephesians 1:18 (note: this happened to be the verse of the day when I went to look up a verse on the site I use- think it was meant for me)
Blessings,
Jennifer

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