skimming off the fat

Today I noticed the more unpleasant aspects of my personality bubbling to the surface and my thoughts were a little on the dark side.

I was ruminating over this and it ocurred to me that perhaps God is bringing to the surface, the parts of myself that are ready to be removed and that I'll be undergoing a bit of a character detox where the impurities are bubbling up to the surface where I can clearly see them, and I am finally ready to have God remove them.

I wish I could know what God thinks of me, and what he wants to do with me.

c.anna

cheer

A kind and well spoken word can turn away wrath - I don't know who said that, but it's been knocking around my head for about a week now.

I'm learning, slowly but surely, that what comes out of my mouth can determine my mood regardless of the circumstances.

I've learned that if I hear something upbeat and optimistic at a moment where I'm feeling my most tired and cranky, It can result in a pick me up that's even more effective than a cup of good coffee.

Someone once told me that God isn't so interested in how I feel as much as he is in what comes out of my mouth. It's important that I keep my conversation; encouraging, uplifting, hopeful, and kind.

c.anna

My Answer

I am told that as a believer in Christ, I am to always give a kind and respectful answer to those who would ask me about my faith in him, and frankly, I don't know what answer I would give.

I can’t find a statement of faith that is good enough, mighty enough, moving enough, big enough to tell the things God has done for me.

I would have to say that being able to talk to him about any old thing be it a problem or be it thanksgiving or be it a mix up of little comments, has been the best thing about having faith and has helped me to cope with all sorts of challenges - even stayed my hand in suicidal moments.

That then, is my kind and respectful answer.

‘By praying to Him, I find the strength to go on in spite of many adversities.’

c.anna