Take back what the enemy has stolen from you. Deal with your pain. Face it. Allow God to uproot the weeds of sorrow and disappointments. Yes it’s painful at first, but learning to live in the light of God’s truth about you, and allowing Him to worry about the wrongs done, leaves you free to live. Some seasons in life are not always full of happy feelings but Joy knows no boundaries of seasons.
Joy comes from a well that never runs dry. You cannot will Joy into your heart. Will is a feeling. It has no power on its own, but you can accept Joy. He’s ready and waiting to relieve you of sorrow’s grip.
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” – Matt. 11:28-30
“Trust is the courage to accept acceptance.” – Paul Tillich
What, or who, has held you captive?
May this be the day that you find the courage to trade your sorrow for God’s Joy. Take it back, all that the enemy has stolen, by choosing to let go and live.
~Shannan
You are beautiful/handsome – fashioned in God’s image. He called all of His creation good but He only stamped mankind with His image. You may not be feeling it right now but know that you are one that is priceless. ~ Shannan, Facebook post 7/8/2013
cthorpe56 said,
07/11/2013 at 11:50
Beautiful!!!!!
Juliette Tuttobene said,
07/12/2013 at 11:50
Wow! Your last two blogs have been hammering the nail right on the head!! God is speaking so clearly through you to me.
Don’t stop!
shannanparker said,
07/12/2013 at 11:50
((HUGS)) Juliette! Thank you. I appreciate your prayers.
Bob Kernodle said,
07/15/2013 at 11:50
Amen take it back God will give it back to us.God Bless you !We love you Shannan!
shannanparker said,
07/17/2013 at 11:50
Bob, I miss you both and love you much! Thank you for your prayers.
Clinton Erickson said,
11/08/2014 at 11:50
Hi Shannan, I think you have some good thoughts about the Lord, and thank you for the prayer , that was wonderful and thougtful of you Shannan, praise the Lord