Grace will bring you home

December is almost over already (at least in my mind). “Where did all the time go”? I find myself asking. Time waits for no one so use your time wisely. Sounds like a cliché doesn’t it, but it’s the truth. I look back at the beginning of the year and though it may not seem like much has been accomplished, I couldn’t be more thankful for where I am today.

The year has thrown quite a few things my way and I’m sure everyone else has had their experiences, but we are still here standing. What makes me stand is nothing but an assurance of God’s grace to bring me through my struggles no matter what they maybe.

I struggled with a lot of self issues this year. Trying to be a better person is not as easy at it seems. You have to expose and admit your ugly side and begin to work on changing those areas that seem to hold you back. At first it may seem like you’d never win but “Grace” steps in and you find maybe it wasn’t as difficult as you thought it was after all. Emotions seems to play a large part in who we and how we react to situations. Our emotions are very strong and can shape our lives but then we do have a regenerated spirit within that can control our emotions and help us deal with them appropriately. In some instances, it does hurt a great deal but coming to terms with your emotions can only make you confront them, release them and bring them under control. It takes a conscious effort on your part to have the peace you desire in the midst of a storm.

I dealt with pain and disappointment which led to anger and resentment. (Not directed at God obviously). I’m still working through some of these things as they present themselves but I’ve also learnt to love through the process. The only person you can control is you and though life may throw you lemons make a conscious decision to make lemonade out of every lemon. Choose to love at all times as difficult as it may seem, even when you do not understand the actions of others. Sometimes it might be perception issue. We see things differently and what may be right in my eyes may not necessarily be right in another’s.

How do you love through hurt or pain? I learnt to lean on God the essence of Love Himself. He is truly concerned about every single little detail of your life. When you feel wronged and are going through the motions, it helps to admit you are going through them. Identify the emotions then determine how you want to deal with them. They are there and if ignored or repressed they will keep resurfacing.

A lot has been accomplished. Some battles have been won but then remember it’s only on the level you are on. There comes challenges on the next level but know that you have help at all times if only you yield to it.

Live, Learn and Love!!!!!