Lacking ?

When this week started I had great aspirations for it.  I was motivated and ready to conquer the five days I had ahead with no husband!

Today is Friday and I am lacking motivation and I am looking around my house thinking....what did I do all week?  I kept the kids alive.  That's what I did.  Natalie made it to school.  Eli made it to daycare.  We had dinner every week, even though it wasn't documented in my "week four of meal planning."  Oh well.  I shouldn't feel like a failure, but I do.  Isn't that crazy?  It is so easy to be disappointed in yourself and that is what I am facing today.

Disappointment.
Depression
Sadness
No motivation, drive, or care for anything but a nap!

Sitting at the kitchen table with my cup of coffee, I felt the sudden urge that I needed some Jesus.  I opened up my devotional to today's date and this is the title...

God Knows What He's Doing

Reallly....could this be any more clear for me today!  Thank you Jesus.  Thank you for the reminder that you are in control and I am not.  Thank you for reminding me to trust you and it is ok because

"God is God.  He knows what he is doing.  When you can't trace his hand, trust his heart."  Amen to that.  Thank you Max Lucado!  Trust.  Trust in Jesus.

Goodbye to the disappointment, depression, and sadness.  I may still take the nap though!

Marianne

10 Reasons...NOT to Forgive

1. You like to feel bitter
2. You feel as if you have the upper hand by not forgiving
3. You are better off without them, right?
4. You  don't mind the game of avoidance
5. It's ok to unfriend people on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc 
6. Jesus said Not to forgive (keep reading)
7. Karma!
8. You are teaching YOUR kids proper behavior
9. Society doesn't forgive
10. It makes YOU feel BETTER  

If you think any of these reasons are true, than don't forgive.  Remember this though...

"When your sins weigh heavily upon you, come to me.  Confess your wrongdoing, which I know all about before you say a word.  Stay in the Light of My Presence, receiving forgiveness, cleansing, and healing.  Remember that I have clothed you in My righteousness, so nothing can separate you from Me.  Whenever you stumble or fall, I am there to help you up.

Man's tendency is to hide from sin, seeking refuge in the darkness.  There he indulges in self-pity, denial, self-righteousness, blaming, and hatred.  But I am the Light of the word, and My illumination decimates the darkness.  Come close to me and let My light envelop you, driving out darkness and permeating you with Peace."

From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young