(I have been so busy with my new job and with managing my family without my husband as he is away for his new job that I have not had much time to write in my blog. I have been asking God if He wants me to continue writing and have realized that maybe I just need to write whatever He teaches me, not trying so hard to perfect it. So here is the imperfect version of what He taught me today! :)
…as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you. Isa. 62:5
Lately I have been feeling negative about all the changes in our life, like everything is wrong. But this morning at work, unexpectedly, God impressed upon my heart optimism. Suddenly, I felt excited about life again! I felt joy and enthusiasm. After He does that everything seems better. I feel more confident and friendly. I feel approved of by Him and do not worry as much about receiving other’s approval. I feel at peace and my anxieties are calmed. Then I am relaxed as I work. All of life is better when He gives me just a little glimpse through His eyes. Thank You, Sweet God.
Then this afternoon, He gave me the above Isa. 62 verse about being His bride and how He rejoices over us. Isn’t that awesome?? God rejoices over us! When I am again reminded of how deeply and intimately He loves me, even as a bride, and when that aspect of our relationship is restored and active again, all is well. All else pales in comparison. All else is less important than the overwhelming fact that the God of the Universe is intimately in love with me.
"The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zeph. 3:17
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Still beautiful writing with an inspirational message! :)
makes me think of the “spiritual eyes” you and I use to chat about–still thinking i need new glasses :)
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I’m glad to see another post from you, Jenny — I’ve missed your insights. It does take time, though, so no guilt if you don’t have time to share!
Isn’t it wonderful the difference God makes when He gives us joy?
Thanks, Joanna. I do enjoy writing and I’m glad I’d doing it again, as long as God will give me the time to do it! :)
Yes, His joy is awesome. Seriously, I don’t think I could make it without Him.
It truly is awesome how God rejoices over us in all our struggles….. He is always near, cheering us on and encouraging us to remember His eternal love and faithfulness — no matter how we may “feel” in our troubles.
All that is good reason to keep on praising Him with thanksgiving.
Margaret
Don’t quit writing because what you have to say encourages us. Thank you for what you do.
All I can say, Jen, is that I’m glad you haven’t perfected it! Coz if this is imperfect, then God’s doing some good stuff through it!
Thank God for JOY!
“He gives beauty for ashes, and the oil of joy for the spirit of heaviness…. ” (Isa 61:3)
Love you!
Thank Rob. You are such a good encourager! I love that verse!
Amen Jenny :)
I feel approved of by Him and do not worry as much about receiving other’s approval.
I have learned that when you realize who you are in Christ Jesus a peace enters your being and it doesn’t matter if you are accepted or approved by others, cause afterall you know that you are accepted and approved by Your God and King the Creator of the heavens and earth. And even if no one else loves you you can know for a fact and w/o doubt that Jesus does and that is what truly matters :)
You are so right, Tamela. My problem is that I tend to forget, and God has to keep refocusing my vision to remember that it is only His opinion that matters.
Blessings! Jenny