Promises: Made and Kept but No One Said It Would be Easy
Posted: Friday, October 16, 2009
by Avis Ward
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"Live in My sunshine and My Love. Know your lives are full of glad promise." -GOD
There are times when I want to feel sorry for myself. I know when that happens it's because I'm filled to the brim and overflowing with "Avis" and not God, the Word made flesh. I sit and dine at the table of poor me, self-pity, unfairness and all the other things I can think of to plunge into utter despair.
Just when I'm about to go for broke, shame consumes me. Then I
become angry for allowing myself (the devil) to go down that road. It
could get worse but the Holy Spirit comforts me. I am reminded to be
kind to myself as if I were speaking to someone else. In no time at
all, I am repenting and admonishing the devil for invading my thoughts.
The devil isn't someone or something else all the time. The part of our
humanity that we wrestle to slay, day and night, night and day is the
devil. To die to the flesh is an ongoing trip that won't end until
we've been changed from mortality to immortality. That's why, we must be
eager and ready to repent and move on, not linger in what happened.
When I think about all that is written about the suffering of Christ, I feel awful for having had a second of "poor me" thoughts. And, when I think further about how wonderful He is to me, despite my shortcomings, I could feel worse but am reminded of how the enemy attacks our mind. I am assured of God's promises. I take hold of at least one and speak it out loud in praise, adoration and exaltation!
This helps me to get a grip. I know the Father laughs at me when this begins and ends. I can imagine him saying, "Okay, my angelic hosts, Avis is about to go at it again. Let's get ready for this show." I wonder if there's popcorn in heaven?
Things get tough but knowing, remembering and being constantly aware that my God is much tougher than ‘things' gets me through the parts that are not easy.
If you will just hold on to one thing in His word that He said, because all of it is said to you just as it is to me, then you will learn how to wait patiently on the Lord, with expectation of good. He's all about good. Remember in the beginning after He created something, "And God said it was good."
We cannot be good by ourselves so he's there for us. Reach out to him. Run to him. Ease into his embrace. He's waiting to make good on his promises.
2009 by Avis Ward - Moving from Pain to Purpose After Loss
There are times when I want to feel sorry for myself. I know when that happens it's because I'm filled to the brim and overflowing with "Avis" and not God, the Word made flesh. I sit and dine at the table of poor me, self-pity, unfairness and all the other things I can think of to plunge into utter despair.
When I think about all that is written about the suffering of Christ, I feel awful for having had a second of "poor me" thoughts. And, when I think further about how wonderful He is to me, despite my shortcomings, I could feel worse but am reminded of how the enemy attacks our mind. I am assured of God's promises. I take hold of at least one and speak it out loud in praise, adoration and exaltation!
This helps me to get a grip. I know the Father laughs at me when this begins and ends. I can imagine him saying, "Okay, my angelic hosts, Avis is about to go at it again. Let's get ready for this show." I wonder if there's popcorn in heaven?
Things get tough but knowing, remembering and being constantly aware that my God is much tougher than ‘things' gets me through the parts that are not easy.
If you will just hold on to one thing in His word that He said, because all of it is said to you just as it is to me, then you will learn how to wait patiently on the Lord, with expectation of good. He's all about good. Remember in the beginning after He created something, "And God said it was good."
We cannot be good by ourselves so he's there for us. Reach out to him. Run to him. Ease into his embrace. He's waiting to make good on his promises.
2009 by Avis Ward - Moving from Pain to Purpose After Loss
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Top-level comments on this article: (10 total)Nicely done Avis, you give some good advice here.Thank you kindly, David! I appreciate you for reading and letting me know you were here.
Don't be too hard on yourself Avis. We all have those days, it's human nature. :) I love the line, "I wonder if there's popcorn in heaven?"We must put on quite a show for Him some days. :)Have a good day Avis.Brianna, thanks so much. Your suggestion to me is exactly what I want others to get, as well. We can be so hard . . . too hard on ourselves at times. :)I believe popcorn is the snack of choice in heaven because of us. "We must put on quite a show for Him some days." I'm sure of it! :)Hope your day has been very good. Mine has, thanks. Be well and take special care.
hi avis,somedays i talk so much to God and His angels, i'm afraid He's going to kick me out of the God club. but, He doesn't. He listens, and comforts and somehow through mental telepathy, we talk to one another. quite often!and in the depths of despair, promises come, lessons are learned, character is built and knowledge is stored.thanks for sharing this with us,my best to you,sueHiya Sue,I am not surprised at all to read your comments. After getting to know you, I have come to realize how dependent you are on God and that He hears you, comforts you and takes care of you. Your faith is a testament to all that is written in the Word about him being whatever we need him to be to us. You're a shining light.Thank you for reading, your uplifting, and eloquently stated comments. You blessed me.Blessings to you,Avis
Avis-I love this! You said what so many of us feel every day! I did not have this realization until a few years ago that my pity parties were actually me putting myself before God! Thanks for sharing and I agree with Brianna-don't be so hard on yourself! We are all at the same place!I hope he does have popcorn! I can't wait to get there and see the movie of our lives on Earth and all the behind the scenes work or even Jesus as a child! I can't wait!Ah lovely Laura, thank you! I'm pleased you loved this! I appreciate the support, too. I'm doing much better than I was and wonder if the angels set me up just to get popcorn! LOLYou gave me something to think about that I haven't before and that was seeing "Jesus as a child." Wow! Another great reason to want to go to heaven! I loved that! :)
Yes! Right into His loving arms and forget the pity party - thanks for the encouragement! MarijoMarijo, please accept my apologies for the delay in replying. Thank you very much for reading and commenting. Actually, I get a visual of you saying "Yes!" How 'bout I race you to Him? *smiling* You're always encouraging to me.Not a problem on the delay - I just got back from a mini-vacation and have been doing wash etc non-stop - haven't had much time online! Marijo
I really enjoyed your article. I had read it before and fogot to comment.Linda, thanks for doing a double-take! It's appreciated very much. Notice of your comment reminded me I failed to respond to Marijo's comment. Hope you're doing well and are very happy!
Nicely done, Avis. I seem to be the presidential candidate of the "pity" party!Thanks, Ken. I think we're all guilty of that!
Oh, Avis,I always smile when I see another posting with your smiling face on it! This one was no exception and whispered straight from His heart! Blessings, MarijoReceived graciously and with humility, Marijo. Thank you! Many blessings to you. :)
Great understanding and a marvelous spirit to go with your words. Tremendous giving here. thanks so much for your writing.
Christofer, thank you kindly for your comments. Your post is timely and very encouraging to me. You've brought a very good end to my day and for that, I'm grateful. *warm smile*
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