Today

Have you ever had a day that was just so-so? Well today is worse than so-so. Do you ever wonder, when you are having a bad day, what could have possibly happened between opening your eyes, and actually getting out of bed. It is in that tiny moment that something switches on or off that seems to set the pattern for your day. I however, seem to think it is always someone else's fault that I am feeling so yucky about the day (I am not saying that is truth. It just seems, at the time, easier to blame someone else than to take responsibility for my own actions). When that one thing takes place it seems like everything that follows just gets worse. If I could rewind today in slow motion and pick out that one thing that seemed to make it all go wrong I would. But I don't think that I would physically find anything. I think its my mind-set. I think your mind tend to take control when you are off guard, and not standing watch. My first mistake today was not seeking the kingdom of God first. Sometimes life just seems so busy I forget. I know that sounds horrible but it happens. Matthew 6:33. I think we often get too busy and un-knowingly forget to look to the Lord to start our day. I know I speak to him throughout the day and try to get some alone time with him, but I have to face the truth it doesn't always happen. The bible talks in Matthew about seeking first the kingdom of God and all of these things shall be added unto you. I believe these things are everyday riches that can only be attained by walking in the spirit. The fruit of being in tune with God from the moment we wake up is found Galatians. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: Against such there is no law. If we were walking in the Spirit like the word tells us to then the fruit of that would be evident in our lives. (Galatians 5:16) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.. It continues on to talk about the lust of the flesh and how they take over when we are not walking in the spirit. The way to walk in the spirit is to Put on the whole armor of God which then we can stand against the wiles of the devil. However, a lot of times we need the armor to protect our mind, and heart from the things we put us through. It isn't always the Devils fault. We, most of the time are the root of our problems, but thank God he has given us the power to cast down vain imaginations and to guard our heart, and to forgive offenses. He offers us grace, and mercy, and He died so we can be free from the guilt and shame of our fleshly lives. I am so thankful that the message of the cross brings freedom. I am thankful that his mercies are new every morning, and that b/c he died for us I don't have to wait to sacrifice a lamb to be forgiven. I can ask forgiveness right now, and be free from the bondage that I have allowed to hold me back. As a mom I am very aware of the fact that everything you go through effects everyone around you. You have a great window of influence and if you are having a rough day so does your kids, and your husband and so on. It kinda trickles down to the whole family. I Know I am speaking to myself, but I felt to share this b/c I know at some point we will all have bad days. We can correct them just by humbling ourselves before God and letting him give us a second chance. He is a good, and loving God, and I am thankful that he loves us no matter what. Even though I didn't commit some horrible crime, or something like that, God says that there is no sin greater than another, so just having a bad attitude and letting it affect you, and others around you needs to be taken care of right away. Our children should not be subject to a rotten attitude just b/c we don't feel like letting go, and letting the spirit fill our heart, and mind. I Hope I am not getting too personal, but I really felt to share my heart, who knows someone might need to hear it. I hope your day is Blessed!! I know the rest of mine will be. It is never to late to correct a mistake. Not with Jesus anyway:):)