At
times, we tend to discount our soul, and minimize our thoughts and feelings, or
stuff them into the recesses of our subconscious mind. We hide from God's Truth.
We take cover behind a false facade to feel safe and to impress other people.
That
is why taking a searching inventory of our whole being is a discipline worth
cultivating. What negative emotions are fueling our thoughts and behavior; how
is our body reacting to our circumstances; how are our unresolved inner
conflicts affecting us and our relationships?
When
we get to know our soul - our thoughts, emotions and choices - we discover what
we are really hoping for, thinking about and feeling on the deepest levels.
This helps us to better understand why we say and act in certain ways.
Journaling
is a great tool to help us discover the root of our issues, and to ask God to
help us resolve them. He offers us an intimate, personal relationship with Himself
that starts at Salvation and lasts throughout eternity.
The
challenge in receiving God's care is for us to develop a deeper personal
relationship with Him, at the same time that we get in touch with our own soul
- our real, inner core and identity. God has a perfect plan for our whole life
in body, spirit and soul.
Jesus
is poised to deliver us from the bondage of every negative emotion and
circumstance in our life, as He brings us astounding joy that is beyond words
and full of His glory (1 Peter 1:8). As we humble our self and ask for their
help, others are often ready, willing and able to come alongside of us and
help.
Prayer
partners aid us in carrying our burdens (Galatians 6:2). The strengths of our
spouse, best friend, parents, workmate, extended family, etc. often help us to
overcome our weaknesses; as does our union with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Prayer:
Father
God, thank You for sending Jesus to give us Your abundant life (John 10:10).
You give us hope and peace and a life that is full of blessings, as we walk in
Your ways and follow Your Spirit's direction during each moment of it. Jesus is
our life and our light through every trial that we ever face (John 1:4).
Thank
You for forgiving our sins and allowing us to receive Jesus' sacrifice for our
redemption, so that we can continue to live in Him, with His presence in us. You
grafted us to the Vine of Christ, and we are built up in Him as He strengthens
our faith. We overflow with gratitude to You for Your plan, purpose and
provision for our life (Colossians 2:6-7).
Thought
for the Day:
As
we abide in Christ with a heart full of praise and gratitude, He gives us
purpose, meaning, peace and joy in this life now, as well as the hope and
reassurance of eternity with Him in the new heaven and new earth. - 2 Peter
3:12-13
