Well, this is my first attempt at "blogging". I have journaled all my life but this avenue is a journey. I believe that at this moment I have so many emotions going through my mind and heart that I just may burst.
Let me begin by prefacing this blog by saying I am not writing "to" anyone or "for" anyone. if you feel that what I am saying applies to your life, then please... seek God for direction and take action!
This morning during my quiet time the Lord gave me scriptures that were so precise for my heart and yet so hard to take together.
Here is my story. Our oldest daughter was living out on her own and enjoying life, school and a wonderful relationship with a young man. There was talk of a future together and they had proclaimed their love to each other. Yes, they became intimate. Yes, they were naive and yes there were lies. Both are now expecting a child in December.
This once amazing young man saw the lies as entrapment and now is nowhere around. He now chooses NOT to even have any contact or claim to little Isabelle Grace. Our daughter is bitter and angry that "God would allow this and do this too her." Funny how our perceptions change when things don't go our own way. God does not make mistakes... We do.... God allows us to live, allowing our choices, and will make good out of every situation. So the lies change the outcome that a little girl will be born into this world in December? No. Does it make this young man any less her father? No. Do the grandparents wonder what there relationship will be like with this blessing from God? Where do we go from here?
My Response: How could I use joy to undermine the negative situations I face?
Thought to Apply: Joy is that deep settled confidence that God is in control in every area of my life.
