If you've read my last couple blogs you can see a lot of change and maybe even hurt going on in my life and heart. And YES its been a challenging season!! But such an amazing time seeking the Lord and getting on my knees before God. One thing I've realized is that God wants us on our knees not only when things are challenging but always. Even when things are going great.
With all the things going on I've hit a few challenges along the way. I have struggled between wanting to have a horrible ungodly attitude towards my circumstances and trying to be full of gratitude towards the Lord and the closest people around me. I've learned its okay to grieve and process all the hurt going on but finding a balance is the key.
Going back to my attitude during this season isn't always pretty and I'm not proud of it. I would be embarrassed if people saw or heard the conversations in my head, with the people closest to me, and with God. I know God wants to see the rawness and realness of where I am because he already knows. He accepts us right where we are. And how freeing is knowing this truth! I am so grateful for this.
But I also have been challenged with showing gratitude during this season. God has showed up in such a tender way to whisper, "Whitney choose JOY and I will bring you HOPE!" When I began to sit still and listen to God's small voice talking to me, my life changed.
I definitely still struggle with choosing to be thankful during this season but its made my outlook so much better than it had been. And as I've chosen to approach this season with gratitude the peace of the Lord has overcome me. I am so thankful for how the Lord and my support system has reached out and accepted me right where I am.
How can you change your attitude to gratitude during a tough season you are walking through??
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