I absolutely love this quote by Maya Angelou, but I’d like to add one more thing from my experience today: 4) Being in a fender bender.
The lady who backed into me was so apologetic and kept saying, “Thank you so much for not yelling at me!”
Wait a second. …..WHAT??!
You’re very welcome for not yelling at you, but I wasn’t even angry or upset! Why would I be? That’s why it’s called an ACCIDENT. …..and we’ve ALL been on the other end of the coin and would WE have liked being yelled at? No!
So I pose this question to you: When something unexpected happens that you didn’t have control over, what is your first initial gut reaction?
Anger? Frustration? Indignation? Fury?
Because what is lying under the surface says A LOT about the status of your soul.
Is it at rest, not to be easily rattled, or is it bubbling with dissatisfaction, ready to unleash against anything or anyone at the next opportunity?
9 times out of 10, were you really that angry at that person about that situation? Or are you willing to look deeper to see if your feelings are misplaced about some heart issues that have been lying dormant, not being tended to. #thetruthcanhurt
It’s amazing the peace we can have, amidst almost ANY situation, if we deal with the deeper issues our past, our brokenness, our hurts and our pain. Putting them into the light, bringing them up to the surface to be properly dealt with, seen and released.
Asking for God’s help to heal the cracks and mend the tears.
Finally letting our soul be free.
Seeing day-to-day situations as they SHOULD be, not blown out of proportion and misdirected. Turn the mirror on yourself and be brave enough to begin the healing. ♡
I was at the beach yesterday watching the pelicans, seagulls, butterflies and bees all fly about and it hit me–the amazing “ah-ha” moment that they live purely by instinct, programmed in their DNA by God’s design.
But WE, humans, are even so much more amazing creatures, as God has given us immense power in the ability to CHOOSE.
And I mean choose EVERYTHING.
Anything.
All things.
At any time.
Anywhere.
In every moment.
When you sit back to realize that your short time on this earth is fully controlled by your own CHOICES, it can be either scary or incredible. Or maybe incredibly scary! Lol
I share more in the video below. Watch and let this inspire and encourage you today.
Let’s celebrate how amazingly beautiful, diverse and powerful we are, when we choose to fully take hold of the opportunities (and choices) all around us.
Your sister in Christ,
~Dr. Melody
#DrMelody #HealthAndHopeMotivator
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Have a beautiful day!!
On my walk this morning I was challenged as God put an old song in my head:
God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for meHe will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a wayLyrics from God Will Make A Way
And I was challenged with the question of, “Do I really believe that? Am I living and trusting God in a way that my actions equal my belief?”
I was to scream, “Yes!” but in reality, it’s much easier said than done. But I can and I will and I do believe it. So now, all that’s left to do, is trust!
Are you living in a way that your actions are matching your belief and what you say or think to be true, but are you living in that belief when push comes to shove? Or are you still doing whatever you can, and scheming and planning, to make sure you’re still the one in control.
Tough questions. But I’d love you to join me in putting our faith into action and trusting that the God who gave us these dreams and desires will make them come to fruition as He sees fit, if we trust that he loves us enough to honor his word and promises.
And He never fails.
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