Today's struggle is discouragement. I am extremely discouraged this morning about my vocation. During the school year I am a para-educator at an elementary school, I have a photography business, and am a certified strength and conditioning specialist. I love all my jobs in some ways and am frustrated with all my jobs in other ways. I have decided to not describe my frustrations to keep myself from whining, but I will say that I feel torn and burdened to my core.
I was reading some passages in Ezekiel and Isaiah today about visions of Heaven. I can't believe that even after reading about such amazing glimpses of the Glory of God I am still discouraged. That almost discourages me even more! But I know that God has a perfect plan for me. I just need to be patient (not my strong suit) and wait for His guidance. In the meantime, I'm trying to sort out my options and make wise decisions. Which is difficult considering I have no idea what to do!
So I'm going to post verses that remind me of God's faithfulness.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope."
2 Corinthians 1:3
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Praise God!
I just read Jeremiah 29:11 while rocking Mackie to sleep today - I painted it on a canvas that hangs above her dresser as a constant reminder for her (and ME!). :) Blessings to you, sweet friend!
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