Psalm 62:5 For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
I am an incredibly emotional person. On good days, when things are going well, it is a beautiful thing because I feel joy so deeply. On bad days, like yesterday when it felt like I was failing at life, it can be really, really difficult to be so emotional because I feel failure so deeply. However, being this emotional is one of the things that, as I get older, sends me in search of my Savior so much more often. He created me this way for a purpose, and I know He can use this trait for my good and His glory.
Psalm 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
Being such an emotional person is one of the reasons I started sharing my devotional reflections with others. I used to think I was the only one who struggled with so many things, which made it so much harder. Everyone else seemed to be winning at life and I fell at every turn. Not true. And realizing I was not the only one struggling was liberating—I am not a freak because I struggle. Everyone struggles—in different ways and with different issues, but struggles nonetheless. I resolved to be transparent with my struggles so that others struggling in silence would realize they were not alone.
Psalm 62:7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for my emotional nature, for Your guidance, strength, and wisdom in sharing my struggles with others in an attempt to shine Your light. Every good and perfect gift is from You, Lord. Every trial brings me closer to You. Every day is a new opportunity to honor You. Draw me closer. Help me encourage others and point them to You. Amen.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.