Attitude

Lately I have felt like I was in a little bit of a funk.  Its funny because nothing is directly effecting me; however, I take in everyone's problems, worries and hurts and begin to allow that to get me down.  Oh and these dreary days are not helping the problem.   There seems to be so much negative in the world lately.   I don't understand why people can not get along, can't stay married, can't be happy and not cheat on their spouse. None of this is my problem...none of this is due to me causing any of it yet...I feel like I have to take on everyone's problems and fix them.  I can't...yet I allow the negative to get me in this funk.  

This morning while reading a few things I came across a friend who basically shared the same thoughts of being in a funk. Its amazing to me how God directed me to read her story, which quickly reminded me I have A LOT to be thankful for.  

I have a husband that is crazy about me, who loves me and loves our children just as much.  I have three healthy, full of energy little boys that adore me.   I serve a God that sees me, a child of God in spite of my failures and still chose to die for me.  

So now what? How can I change and or fi everyone's problems?   The answer ...I CANT..

I was reminded that all I can do is pray for the people I don't understand. Pray for the woman that cheats on her husband all while she doesn't realize the bigger issue in the long run of what she is doing to her husband and children.  Pray for those families that can't get along, who can't love like God loves us and to pray for the many friends that are going through divorce and to pray for those that are hurting.

I'm very thankful that God has directed us to the church we now attend.  Pastor Mike made a statement of how we either dwell on our problems never looking up or we always look up not realizing the blessings and the MISSION we have around us.   My mission to be the best mother, wife and child of God I can be.  

You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 1Peter 1:8