Do you ever have one of those days where you have truly felt changed? You can’t exactly put your finger on a certain instance that changed you, but you just know. Yesterday was that day for me.
I had a great workout with one of my sisters. As we crunched and stooped and walked, we praised God for the things in our lives. We gave Him thanks for the smallest things to the biggest things.
Later in the morning I spent some time in the prayer room. It was different this time. I didn’t have much to say. I just let God love me-love me He did. I stretched myself out on the floor and held my hands out to Him as tears ran down my cheek. I felt His incredible peace.
The afternoon brought a confrontation I didn’t think I was ready for, but God thought differently. I asked God to speak through me and help me keep the peace that He had given me just a few hours earlier. He did. Two hours later I walked out with my emotions still intact and a smile on my face.
It was a great day! I felt victorious as I kicked thoughts out of my mind faster than Jackie Chan could drop kick the bad guys. It was awesome! The evening brought a great Bible study and some deep conversation. And I managed to take a compliment. It must be Jesus!
As the house began to wind down I could feel my joy winding up. I felt free! Laughter filled the house as I waltzed around with pigtails, red lipstick and a Cheerios box on my head. I was myself. I’ve missed me.
This is what it’s all about, taking each day as it comes, being content whatever the circumstances. I went through many emotions yesterday. There were moments of sadness, calmness, aggravation, happiness, etc. So what was different? Peace.
I realized as I lie in bed last night that for possibly the first time in my life I had possessed all the fruits of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, I had them all at one time or another.
Oh! My God is a good, good God!