Today was the start of stressing out over christmas presents, cleaning, and hanging out with friends. I often struggle with wanting to do EVERYTHING and to please EVERYONE! And I dislike that I have this struggle.
This is how the day started, but thankfully (so grateful for this) a dear friend talked to me about somethings they have seen me struggle with recently. I was very skeptical at the start of this conversation, but by the end..I was relieved! This dear friend deeply cared for me and was wanting to help me. She let me talk it out with her and ask questions and she did the hard thing, which resulted in a blessing. Just throughout the evening we were our normal selves and so much happier! How ironic, huh?
So now, I have an ultimate goal for the holiday season...to serve GOD first! And then focus on serving others. Already, I'm more excited about giving a gift to someone instead of worrying about if they'll like it or if I can make it perfect enough for them. Tonight I'm going to dig into the Scriptures and start off my Isaiah study and then read a book about pleasing people.
This dear friend shared some verses with me, that I would like to share with all of you:
PSALM 16:5-11
"The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot.
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.
I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely.
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You
will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy;
in Your right hand, there are pleasures forever."
Love,
~RAE~
