At first I was happy then I let my mind take off....
You don't deserve that promotion with all the complaining you have done.
You don't deserve that promotion because you didn't give your 150% best
You don't deserve that promotion you spent too much time on your phone
Blah Blah Blah and the insecurities and awful thoughts just took over and I allowed them in...
Then I started to question myself in taking the promotion.
Should've I waited and proved myself first with the new responsibilities?
Then I took a look at my desk calendar and check out how absolutely sweet God is. He knew that on that particular day I would be promoted
Shame on me! Shame Shame Shame on me! I have been praying for change and for more responsibility for years and just the other week I prayed to make more money so I can give more to His kingdom (I'm learning to pray boldly these days) and here I am doubting, God is so sweet and full of grace and He does answer prayers in His time. I am humbled and so so so so thankful!! Praise God! You better believe I'm going to work my little toosh off to honor that promotion, to honor God, and help others!
So with that said my mind goes to something else I don't deserve....God's precious precious gift of Jesus!! WOW! I did nothing to deserve His promise and you know Mary did nothing to deserve carrying the promise inside of her~ How Incredible!!!! He loves each and every one of us so much and not a single one of us is more important than another. We are ALL so precious to Him so precious that He sacrificed sending His son to die for us. Jesus shouldn't have died for our sins~ we should've been on that cross! We don't deserve His love and mercy but it's FREE it's something we can't earn......how beautiful is that?!? AHHHHHH
**chills**
And all the little details.....
Mary just a virgin girl not a princess or a queen.
He is pure
Born in a dark place....a barn not a fancy Inn.
He is our Light
Shepherds were out living in the fields keeping watch over their flocks
He is our shepherd
We received the most beautiful precious Christmas gift on that special day. A gift I don't ever want to take for granted. A gift I hold dear in my heart and don't ever want to let go!
Merry Christmas!
I get frustrated with my down talk as well!!
ReplyDeleteHow neat your posting is!! I love how God validated your promotion with your daily devotional. That happens to me often and it makes for a very special day!! Last year for Christmas, my son got me a book titled, 'Godwinks'. This story would fit right in...it is a great read! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless! :)
Praise the Lord, for still showing us His love and mercy! God bless you and He is trusting you with more. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Bethany! I loved how God was able to teach you a valuable lesson at work. If we all strive to do better in our lives and continue to be a servant of God, He wil continue to bless our lives when we least expect it and in more ways than we could ever imagine. So glad to hear this experience worked out for you and how you will be able to use it to honor God in everything you do. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAah...and in the still quiet voice He confirms His love for us!! Congratulations on your promotion! ~b
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