SWING...Day 5

"mood swing"

Well, I got up this morning and enjoyed a cup of coffee and a time of quiet devotion...my bible and journal open as I soaked up what God was placing on my heart and mind.  Then I prayed about those things.  As I closed my bible and opened my eyes, I saw my rabbit, Jamba running around like Seattle Seahawk, Marshawn Lynch which made me laugh outloud!  I stood up feeling great anticipation for the day ahead!

Not an hour later...I am not sure what happened, but I found myself on a little piece of playground equipment I like to call my "mood swing".  UGH!  No one pushed me, no one was even up yet...but there I was in full motion.

  Sometimes I get so frustrated when I am focused on God and purpose in my heart to honor him through my choices, actions, attitudes, and conversation throughout the day…and then a short time later find myself  getting bent out of shape about something trivial…and sometimes nothing at all. 

This got me thinking about how I long to be steadfast and full of kindness toward others with  words and actions…and not be tempted to give into momentary grumpiness or unreasonableness!  How good that would be for me and how good for my relationships.  GROWTH AREA!  I am thankful that the One who is working in me to become more like him...and forgives me when I fail, is STEADFAST 100% of the time!

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Thomas Chisholm

Finally, I was reminded by Phil Eubank, the Student Ministry Pastor at Westminster Chapel  tonight that I am not the one holding onto Jesus...he is holding onto me!