Okay, so this is a hard topic for me to tackle, but it seems to be where God is leading me today. I must first confess that I have a tendency to want to always put in my two cents, in person and online. Well, God has been dealing with me about that lately. Feelings have been hurt, there is a rift in the family and I am now listening to God’s still small voice when He tells me just to be quiet. I am trusting that He is working to straighten everything out, but it is certainly hard to wait.
Since I do not want to be considered a fool in the eyes of the Lord, I have been letting go of anger and bitterness and just letting God handle things. That means, for me, that I am not just telling everyone exactly what I think. My grandmother used to call that “giving someone a piece of my mind.” I’m at an age now when I need all the pieces of my mind, and I know after many years of experience that it means that I am responsible not only for my words and actions but also for my thoughts. So, once again, I am trusting God to work things out without my help. In fact, in the past when I tried to help, it didn’t work out so well. So, time to take a step back and see what God can do!
This is where I am now, choosing a path and the current path is one of silence and waiting. I know that He is able! I hope that wherever you are that you have come to the same conclusion that I have…God will show you the path to take if you just seek Him. Have a blessed day and may the Lord direct your steps.
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Mum’s the word. 😊
It’s taken me a LONG time to discern who is prompting when I want to say something – God, or my flesh. They have been equally strong.
I hope, as I acquire God’s wisdom, that I’m also more obedient. I’m still practicing.
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I love what you said…I need all the pieces of my mind as well.😊 Hope your family situation works out soon.
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Thank you for your good thoughts.
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Well, I guess I was a fool many times 🙂 Vicky -this too, shall pass and everything will work out.
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Oh boy…can I ever relate. It’s not easy at times to keep our mouths shut. Good post!
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Thanks!
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This is great, Vicki! Decisions seems to be a key theme for me this week. A friend called me and asked if I would be a sounding board for her upcoming decisions. Then my spouse and I came suddenly up on a huge decision with far too many variables. Each time my thought is the same—give it to the Lord and ask Him to lead. He knows best.
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Inspiring.
That’s also something I’ve been struggling with, but I think I now have better self control, which in turn allows more time for God to whisper into my ear and guide me in the right direction. Instead of me blurting hurtful things out and having to deal with consequences.
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