Wow, I have not written in almost a month! That is not good! The Lord has been teaching me things but I have not taken time to write and share what I have learned. And yesterday a friend mentioned she liked my blog and wanted me to write more. I am grateful to friends like that who encourage and help me do what I should.
Recently the Lord put a thought into my head- who do I like to be around at work? There is no question that it is the people who are positive and joyful, that come into the library with a smile and a refreshing attitude. Then I "turned" to study myself and realized there are too many times I am trudging into work tired and stressed and rather negative about being there. And I realized that I am not being a blessing to others! I am not the kind of person that will lift the spirits of those around me. NOT GOOD!
So, I took a good look, found some verses and decided my attitude was not right for a "child of the King" who has been blessed and given light and hope for today and the future. I am walking around worried and stressed and carrying my troubles on my back. But Psalm 55:22 says to "Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you. He will never suffer the righteous to be moved." While in my own selfishness it is easy to be slog through life, in the Lord I can have joy, no matter what circumstances I am facing. Isaiah 41:2 says "For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do no fear. I will help you." I can trust God and walk in the light each day, determined to be a positive influence in a hard and hopeless world.
So, on to another day! And through God's grace, I will choose joy!
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