Linking up again with Lisa-Jo for Five Minute Friday.
Broken
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I feel broken some days, less than satisfied others, spending way too much time dwelling on what isn’t instead of learning to thrive in what is.
Some trials come with poor choices, some like illness and loss, just seem to come. There is a plan in those circumstances, it is just not mine. It is a God plan. It takes me time to grasp that and I still don’t always understand or find joy, much less peace in His plan.
Then, there is Jesus, the man who went through multiple trials and he submitted to them. It was His Father’s plan. The plan that I don’t always understand. He submitted to, to the ultimate…death.
Instead of feeling broken, I need to feel grateful. Especially today.
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Luke 23:46 (ESV)
Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
For the complete account of Jesus’ crucifixion, death and burial, please read Luke 23:26-56.
So true, Elizabeth. Great reminder to be thankful today and concentrate on the good.
Thank you for your encouragement, Amy.
Blessings!
Hi! Thanks for sharing an awesome reminder of God’s purposes and plans for his Son, and for us!
Blessings on Good Friday!
Stephanie
Thank you, Stephanie. I need those reminders daily.
Blessings to you!
Oh, yes! I love this: “spending way too much time dwelling on what isn’t instead of learning to thrive in what is”. May we all learn to thrive just where we are. Great post!
Learning to thrive in what is has been a lesson God has been teaching me over the last year, thank you for sharing and continuing to remind me where my focus needs to be.