Starting the day with a Philter
There are mornings when I know ,with out a doubt, that this day will not be an example of Christ. Sad, but true. The reason is, I have not applied the "Philter" to life that will make my day rise above the chaos of the news, world events, and family demands. LOVE THEM, but they are demanding in a subtle way, and usually not intending to be that way.
There are mornings when I know ,with out a doubt, that this day will not be an example of Christ. Sad, but true. The reason is, I have not applied the "Philter" to life that will make my day rise above the chaos of the news, world events, and family demands. LOVE THEM, but they are demanding in a subtle way, and usually not intending to be that way.
Here are the hard facts! If i don't drop to my knees in the morning, and surrender my will to HIS, put HIM first and me last, I am just asking to be frustrated and discouraged. Why do we do that to ourselves?
Struggling with Phil. 4:8...there is no way for me to think about things that are excellent and praiseworthy if i don't meet with the ONE who is excellent and praiseworthy! Coming to learn that my perspective, my attitudes, my "want to's" are going to be off and wrong in many areas of my life, with out allowing Jesus to be that filter for my day. Seeing things through HIS eyes, becomes difficult if I am not looking at HIM, and if I decide "I know this stuff". Being a woman is hard! We have a lot of responsibility, and alot of "to do's" from the time we wake up til we fall asleep again.
I love that HE has covered all the bases, HE has promised to walk through the day with us, HE has promised us strength that is beyond our comprehension. We can so all things through Christ...the imperative part of that verse is "Through Christ". Thinking this morning how, God, the King of Kings, just watched over me through the night, Zephaniah speaks of HIM singing over us. And the nerve of me to think I can handle this day on my own. Leaving HIM sitting in the bedroom, shaking HIS head, knowing that I am going to fall flat. When I could just stop, kneel and focus on the ONE who loves me more than life, who is capable to handle whatever life throws at me, and is willing to be my "Philter" for the day. If you haven't stopped to talk to HIM today, take a moment right now, and refocus on the ONLY ONE who truly is excellent and praiseworthy...now we are on the right track, and can start or restart this day! 
