“We all need to go to bed early tonight!” Yep! In our household, that would solve a lot of our issues. We need to be more intentional about our bed-time…about keeping it an early, bed-time. That is an example of a plan, as author Holley Gerth advices in her practical guide to guarding our hearts.
She says that after we have identified what we are feeling as well as the source of such a feeling and what we need to do in order to feel better, it’s then time to make a plan. The plan should also try to meet the need as soon as possible, even if in a small way, but if not, at least it should aim toward meeting the need in the near future…I’m telling you, the cookie/chocolate thing…that is a plan that will solve many of my problems in a most efficient way…
But anyway…the part that I really loved about this whole segment was the paragraph that she titled: “Reclaim Truth.” It’s so simple and so profound that I’m going to reproduce it here because I believe it could be beneficial for you to read, in case you haven’t yet:
“Finally, when our hearts are unguarded emotionally, the enemy will try to take advantage of the opportunity. You will probably hear some kind of lie that goes along with what you’re feeling. So, after you’ve worked through these steps, ask God to show you what truth you need to believe right now.
Your emotions might be saying, “you are unloved,” but God says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3)
Your emotions might be telling you, “you have completely blown it,” but God says, “I work all things together for good for those who love me.” (Romans 8: 28)
Your emotions might be insisting, “you have no hope,” but God says, “I have a hope and future for you.” (Jeremiah 29: 11)”
I love it! The truth…that’s what we need. The truth of God’s unique kind of love for all of His children…the truth of His Faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness…the truth of His constant presence regardless our inability to perceive it…the truth of His sacrifice on the cross…the truth of His forgiveness… the truth of His resurrection…the truth of everlasting life in Him.
No matter how disciplined and intentional we are about following all these steps and recommendations on a daily basis...what we need is to seek Him first, His Kingdom, His Truth...all the rest will be given unto us according to His perfect will...His perfect plan.
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