Sometimes it’s hard to keep your head up, isn’t it?
When days seem to run together, the same old things happening day after day, it is difficult to stay positive.
I’ve noticed, though, encouragement can come from the smallest of places. 💯
A quick hug from your youngest, with a whispered, “I love you, momma.”
A comment by your husband as he returns home from work about how nice the house looks.
A thank you from a friend, who called you crying because she needed to talk about bad news she received that morning.
Or, just looking out the window at the beautiful blue sky and warm sunshine, realizing that God is TRULY great and that He wants us to have peace! 🙌
Some days we can wake up encouraged, and our days are rosy and wonderful. Other days, we have to look hard for encouragement. Those are the kinds of days David had when he wrote Psalm 42:5-11.
Have you had days where you were crying out to God? I have. And God answers – EVERY TIME. It may not be immediately. It may not be in the way you expect. BUT HE DOES ANSWER! Psalm 34:18.
On those days when you feel discouraged, look outside yourself. Look around at all you have – your husband, your children, your home. Looking at what to be grateful for will lift your spirit and help you realize all that you DO HAVE, rather than focusing on what you DON’T.
Be sure to pick up a copy of my Gratitude Prompts Binder as well. It asks you a lot of deep and meaningful questions, specifically designed to get your heart super happy and thankful.
Remember…
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. – Isaiah 43:2
