I like to be efficient sometimes. And today I'm
combining the A to Z Challenge with VikLit's Celebrate the Small Things.
Today, so many people suffer from anxiety,
depression, hypertension and are just unhappy. I've been there, done that
(except for hypertension - never had it). Now, as I said at the end of last
year (in THIS post, if you're interested), this is my
time to trust God in all things. When I remember to do that, life becomes
almost EFFORTLESS.
Of course I have to do my part. I do my best to
have integrity, be loving to others and honor God in how I live my life. But
when I screw up, or if something happens that I have no control over, or when
something bad, hurtful or wrong happens, I trust God in all of that and stress
diminishes so much I can smile through it all, even through pain.
Yeah, I know, I'm a wimp with pain. And believe me, I will complain and pull out the Advil, in the least. I'll do what I can to alleviate or mitigate and leave the rest to God. In that way, there is so much less stress and frustration, and LaRonda (hehe, I do go by my middle name) is a happy camper in this life.
Yeah, I know, I'm a wimp with pain. And believe me, I will complain and pull out the Advil, in the least. I'll do what I can to alleviate or mitigate and leave the rest to God. In that way, there is so much less stress and frustration, and LaRonda (hehe, I do go by my middle name) is a happy camper in this life.
So, what I'm celebrating: That God is here and
helps me through all things in order that I may live EFFORTLESSLY!
Other things I'm celebrating:
1. That I have today off!! Now hopefully I have
time to take the online traffic school class before my time's up.
2. The people who have entered my Most Amazing
Giveaway where everyone wins something. Today is the last day, so hurry up, click HERE and express your desire to enter in the comments.
3. A wonderful Easter dinner I hosted, and the good
time I had with my 17 year old niece who stayed the night on Saturday to go to
church with me on Sunday and spend Easter with the family. And some forgiving
that came along with it!
Happy Friday everybody!
Just trusting God does make life seem to flow effortlessly. Sometimes I wonder why we fight against it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day off!
I do too, but mainly it's because we have short term memory and forget that God is over everything.
DeleteI believe in just going with the flow. It will all work out. Another great post.
ReplyDeleteDani @ Entertaining Interests
#warriorminion
That's pretty much what it means when you give it to God. :)
DeleteEnjoy your day off!
ReplyDeleteLife is so much better when we go with God's flow.
Yes it is! I did enjoy this day, even though most of it I was doing online traffic school. It's nice to wake up when you want and take breaks whenever.
DeleteJust yesterday I was overwhelmed and stressed. I knew I was holding on to my own problems and that I needed to hand them over to God but sometimes letting go is hard. Thank you for the reminder.Simply Sarah
ReplyDeleteIt is hard sometimes, but usually it's only hard because we forget who God is in our lives. Once we remember it gets easier.
DeleteThat photograph is gorgeous. Did you take it?
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you've found a way to be happy in this life. We all deserve that, sadly, I think too few of us find it.
~ Cori Vidae ~
No, found it in google. :) I thought it fit the idea perfectly.
DeleteYes, many of us think we can control everything in our lives, which is quite a stressful consideration.
Life isn't effortless but trusting God and my friends helps make it worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteWow I think I just created a cool quote. Anyway, great and encouraging post today.
When God is in charge, it can almost be. By effortless, I mean stressless, but I needed an e word. :)
DeleteHappy Friday to you too fellow A-Z Challenger :) We all need things to celebrate in life - enjoy yours :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Cath.
DeleteEnjoy your day off!
ReplyDeleteGlad for a great Easter dinner and time with your niece. I think the only thing we should make effortless is the love and faith in God... I can't imagine that everything else wont fall into place ;)
Glad for your love and faith in God. That is most important, because that does make everything else work as it should.
DeleteI think you're right...God is always there for us, but when we need him. We have to take responsibility and do for ourselves, as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and have a nice day off :)
Yes. He covers us a lot when we don't, as he's patient and works to build us up. But it is on us to accept him shaping us up.
DeleteI thank you for popping by my site so could link back to yours!I like the way inject humour into your thoughts. (Yes I explored your site a bit.)Nice set up on your site as well. I look forward to more great reads during the month and longer! All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you poked around a bit. I'm looking forward to reading more of yours as well. Loved your Echoes post.
DeleteAhh, how I love when life is effortless. I do have a complicated amount of things to do, but I try to sit back and take look at it from the larger view. Not nitpicking on details does make things effortless. :)
ReplyDeleteThe A to Z blog said in the latest post to add a link to your own A to Z blog in the comments, so here's mine: kristenhead.blogspot.com
I have to figure out how to do links like that. Maybe it's not hard, but...
DeleteYes, we do complicate things much more than we need in so many ways.
That picture is beautiful. It inspires so many different thoughts... and works well with the word effortless!
ReplyDeleteMichelle at Writer In Transit
Thanks Michelle.
DeleteThank you for the smile and for the validation. If I can just let go and trust - it falls together. Many thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteDiana at About myself, by myself…
You can let go and trust. It just takes remembering that God knows your heart and wants only good for you. Giving him your trust causes him to succeed in you.
DeleteThank you for that reminder! I think sometimes I get so caught up in my life that I forget that it's all for Him.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Sam
We all do sometimes. You have a great weekend too.
DeleteWhat a great set of celebrations. I hope you had a very happy easter.
ReplyDeleteThe challenge for me is to remind myself of God's presence in all moments. Peace and hope be with you.
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