1 Chronicles 4:9-10
The closer I get in a love relationship with my God, the more I realize that the greatest blessing is to know He desires to use me. To be a part of His plan and furthering His kingdom.
That was the joy that Jesus had. Not at all to be confused with happiness. He stayed focused on His Father's will, and why He came. Luke 22:44, "not my will, but Yours." Sometimes those words are very hard to be obedient to. But oh what a blessing. What greater blessing could there be than to grow in a deeper love relationship with Jesus.
The problem with so many of us, is we get caught up on focusing on the things that are causing us so much trouble, or heartache. If we could only look beyond what we see. Because God always has a plan and purpose for what the enemy is using to distract us from a blessing. The more we focus on ourselves, or the things around us, the more distracted we become from the path God desires us to follow. Colossians 3: 1-2. Set are minds on things above. Victory is there.
Maybe you're in a really hard marriage. I hope I can encourage you. Some of us leave marriages because we say, "I'm just not happy, and I deserve to be happy." There is definitely times where marriages do end up in divorce for biblical reasons. But not just because your not happy anymore, and if your spouse is willing to stay, 1 Corinthians 7:12-14. I was blessed to see my husband come into a love relationship with Jesus. Forgiven and set free from addictions. The comfort I have now knowing he is eternally home.
Matthew 16: 24-25.. Your cross may be heavy, but there is a blessing. Psalm 40:8, Delight to do his will. Allow Jesus to show you the difference of happiness and joy. Joy is perfect understanding of God, and oneness with Him that Jesus enjoyed.
Don't give into the, "whys" or, "I deserve better", "It's just not fair" ... It will only choke out the truth, Mark 4:19.Colossians 3:3, Learn what it is to be safe with Jesus as you carry your cross. Let Him expand your horizons beyond what you see. He will keep His hand upon you, and keep you from evil, according to His will.
For Your glory Lord
Kim D
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