Where are we?.....My Pastor preach this for the theme of his sermon this morning; and the question is still lingering in my mind. Where are we?.....He ask Where are we mentally, physically, and spiritually?
As we go into a new year, are we able to reflect back on this past year of 2008 and be satisfied with the things that we have done throughout the year? Were we productive, did we bring anyone to Jesus, did we become a better person.....etc. I look over my year in 2008....I started out strong. My daughter entered womanhood and my son signed a full ride scholarship. I found myself working two jobs, overloading myself with church and the personal issues of my own family life. As I reflect, everything that I did in 2008 was for others and I neglected to take care of myself. I entered in and out of depression, worried about my children, worried about making ends meet, worried about my parents, worried about being productive on my job, and worried about pleasing others. I forgot about myself. I forgot about my quiet time for God, that private worship that gives you strength to go on another day. Proverbs 3:5-6 reads "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." I failed to completely allow God to direct my path. Although in my heart I felt that I was doing the work of the Lord in teaching Sunday School, teaching Bible Study, working with the Praise Dance Ministry, and fellowship on Sundays........BUT I WAS NOT THERE!!! I was there physically, but mentally and emotionally....I WAS NOT THERE. I was distracted by my own depression, lost in my own sense of hopelessness. Now as I reflect, I know what I need to do to move on, I know that I can't allow myself to be distracted by self pity. I know that only God can direct me, and keep me focused. I know to look to the hills from whence I receive my help, my help comes from the Lord..........Blessings to the New Year!!!!Aman
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Charlene your testimony sounds so like my own in many ways. Many times we become consumed in numerous activities to shield what is going on personally within. God has always carried us and he always will. I can not thank you enough for all your love, support, prayers and words of encouragement throughout my life. Please know that your angelic work here on earth does not go unnoticed. I will continue to pray for all my family as well as myself as we embark on the next chapter of life God has set in stone for us. I will be by your side as we focus on the hill from whence cometh our help! I love you cousin!!!
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