Changes, Changes

Change is not a location but a mental decision to move from one place to another ~ Anonymous As women, we go through all kinds of changes in life; work changes, changes in our bodies, we change our priorities, changes in our emotions, we re-adjust our day to suit others, career changes, financial changes etc...we make changes all the time. And I find that its hard to stay focused when these changes happen, but even more seriously, its challenging to stay encouraged. It is essential that we learn how to edify ourselves, to encourage ourselves, to stir up the giftings within us, to call those GREAT things in us out to the surface, to look at ourselves differently, to speak words of encouragement to other women around us, to see the big picture and so on. These are some tools that can help us emotionally, spiritually, physically, practically and mentally. Sometimes things happen and it completely shifts us off gear. But ladies, this is the BEST time to get re-charged. Maybe it is a time to re-evaluate some things, to prioritize some things in our lives...maybe it's a time of promotion. But if we do not encourage ourselves, we may lose the blessing that is coming to us. Depression is not of God. It's really of the enemy. Be careful that we do not fall into this trap. As ladies, we are quick to think of a million things in a minute and sometimes these million things are usually not positive. They are usually a combination of our dissapointments, our hurts, our failures, our frustrations, our dreams that we have let go, our loneliness, our past hurt, our incapabilites, and on and on. If you are anything like me, I tend to think so much at such a short time that when I find myself in a million thoughts than I started with, I pause and think of how I started out thinking of that one thing in the first place. But I know that God is doing a work in me that is allowing me to surrender all my thoughts and emotions to Him. It's not for me to fix, it's for me to leave it at God's feet in exchange for His peace. So, let me encourage you ladies. When you find yourself going through one change or another, be mindful that it is just a period in your life's journey. Do not wallow in it as if it is the end of the world. God has promised us life and life more abundantly. (John 10:10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly). Hold on to that blessing, encourage each other and get out of depression in Jesus name!