God started a good work in me and continues to make me a new creation (Philippians 1:6). Introspection was an affliction, which contributed to my low self-esteem and introverted tendencies. God's Holy Spirit healed this burden by ending my negative self-talk and filling me with His fruit (Galatians 5:22-23).
I
tended to be one-track minded and had no skill for multi-tasking, until my
children were born - what mother does not learn to multi-task?
Fighting
depressive thoughts and looking at the glass as half-empty were two other
melancholic traits, from which God delivered me. He taught me to focus on the
eternal rather than the earthly; eventually worldly cares and concerns stopped
bothering me so much.
Feeling
like a victim or a savior were two other traits, which God freed me from by
reminding me that I am more than a conqueror and Jesus is the only Savior the
world needs (Romans
8:37; 1 John 4:14).
Holding
grudges caused me problems until God taught me about forgiveness - not only
about forgiving others, but about forgiving myself as well (Matthew 6:14-15). Mercy and grace
became my guide stones.
Worry
is another weakness, which plagued my life until God taught me to have faith in
His faithfulness and that He would eventually work out everything, even the
most negative situation, for my good (Romans 8:28).
Prayer:
Father
God, these negative natural tendencies crippled my life and gave me a pessimistic
outlook. I could not see the joy You created all around me. As you transform me
to have the mind of Christ, all of nature, each person I encounter and every
detail of my day become an adventure and a blessing in my life. I look forward
to each new day in Your presence. Thank You for making me a new creation.
Thought
for the Day:
Transformation
is a voyage of discovery of who we are in Christ. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
