Just the other day I walked into the bathroom and prayed, “Lord please help me to check my emotions and help me to be balanced in my responses”.
It was an honest prayer. It was a clear minded prayer. It was desperate, but not selfish. I truly wanted to not be affected emotionally by the reactions I was receiving so I could respond with kindness and clarity. I didn’t want to spew or have a patronizing tone. The Lord reminded me of a quote I came across a few years ago that has 100% opened my eyes. Let me share…
“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing things with logic. True power is restraint. If words control you that means everyone else can control you. Breathe and allow things to pass.” -Warren Buffett
The first Scripture that comes to mind when I read this quote is 2 Timothy 1:7 (TPT) that says, “For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit who gives you mighty power, love, and self-control.” He has given us the power through the Holy Spirit to have self-control- aka- restraint.
Okay, so I haven’t wrote in a while and I log on to once again dig deep into my creative soul and begin a new blog post. To my surprise, I had begun this post and never completed it. So, here I find myself in the same place, but today I went and took a shower to pray and wash away all my frustrations. Here I am, being reminded to once again, practice restraint upon my own feelings and emotions. So, here we go. I’m ready to complete this post with fresh eyes, but still in this present struggle.
No Joke! I am now coming back for a third time to finish this post, months later. Today was a good day. My shower was uneventful not containing desperate prayers or pleads to our Lord, but just a thankful heart. Now yesterday… that’s a different story. Ha!
I think what the Lord is always showing me and teaching me and trying to sink down deep in my heart and my mind is to freely and joyful give the grace, mercy, and love to others (particularly my babies) that He so graciously gives to me every moment of every day.
There it is – simple, plain, and seriously uncomplicated – but not always as easy as it sounds.
It’s always, ALWAYS, a heart issue. Where’s my heart at? Check it. If it’s off, balance it. Just like a check book back in the day. Sometimes it takes some hunting and other times it’s right there plain as day.
Psalm 139: 23-24 (NIRV) “God, see what is in my heart. Know what is there. Test me. Know what I’m thinking. See if there’s anything in my life You don’t like. Help me live in the way that is always right.”
Today, I finally finish this post with a smile on my face. He is so good to me. Always has, always will be.
Wow daughter what a day this was for me but I am so grateful you were there and helped me find my way back to truth, Jesus! And this blog really spoke to my heart. If we let our emotions have control, then that’s just what will happen emotions all over the place no foundation to stand on.
Not by, might not by power, but by my spirit says the Lord!
Thank you for writing again. It is truly a gift. The Lord gave you and you need to always share it. I love you always and forever mama.❤️
How I am remembering you as a little girl with your beautiful blonde hair and bright personality and squeaky voice. What a treasure you have been to me and your family. I see your Mama in you. You are a legacy of faith and genuine love for Jesus and His people. Dig deep baby for the deposits the Lord has hidden in your heart and share in ALL ways He desires. I love you and I am so proud of you. Always and forever. Sharon