Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever
things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever
things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever
things are of good report, if there is any virtue and
if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on
these things.
Philippians 4:8(NKJV)
Today I had a breakthrough. It came at a cost (they always do).
I thought I was doing my very best to be thoughtful, considerate, open. Or so I
thought. The reality was that I was stuck in my own head, a little
self-righteous (not on purpose), long-suffering, mildly but patiently
miserable, and apparently spreading it all around. I thought I was doing my
very best.
 |
| it’s about connecting to the God in you, to get right with your righteous mind- letting this mind that’s in Christ Jesus BE IN YOU. TWEET THIS |
Instead of trusting my instincts, instead of praying about it,
and then quietly waiting for direction (see Mommy, I am listening), I cast
myself as martyr and promptly made everybody miserable. Matthew Henry wisely
said, “There is power
enough in God to help the weakest, and grace enough to help the unworthiest of
all that trust in Him.” Instead of trusting my
instincts, instead of praying and then quietly waiting for direction, I thought
I knew what I was doing, I was relying upon my own supposed wisdom, and
wrecking everything I came across. But today I had a breakthrough.
Breaking through, for me at least, never comes without pain and
some tears. But I have come to love my brokenness. So, when my breakthrough
came today, it washed over me like relief. Imagine the last time you thought,
you knew you were doing it right, and big only to discover you had it all
wrong? What did that feel like for you?
Once my clarity came, I had my confirmation. Walking the dog, Donald Lawrence sang my
breakthrough.
If ye then be risen
risen, risen in Christ in Christ
(Focus)
Set your affections _ on the things of the kingdom [repeats]
If ye be risen, risen -risen in Christ in Christ
If ye be risen, risen -risen in Christ in Christ
Set your affections, affections, on the things of the kingdom
Whatsoever things are true?
Whatsoever things are honest?
Whatsoever things are just?
Whatsoever things are pure?
Whatsoever lovely?
What;s of good report?
Of the renewing of your mind
Your righteous mind
Don't you think it's time?
To reconnect with your righteous mind
Your righteous mind
See your righteous mind is a faith mind
Your righteous mind is a miracle mind
Jesus came and He did it
Your righteous mind
Time for you to get with it
Your righteous mind
Don't you think it's time?
Let this mind that's in Christ Jesus
Be in you...
Here is what I learned-no matter how surrendered you are, no
matter how deeply you try to hide yourself in Him, no matter what you’ve done,
or learned, or accomplished, every day, every moment, it’s about connecting to
the God in you, to get right with your righteous mind-letting this mind that’s in Christ Jesus BE IN YOU.
Lord, I’m sorry. I thought before I acted. I didn’t pray enough.
I wasn’t quiet enough, and I learned the lesson. And thank you, Donald Lawrence,
for giving me the soundtrack. I’m back, or at least I’m on my way. And then
(But God),
And then, my sisterfriend wrote the encouragement which I’ll be
sharing, in my first guest post ever, soon, so stay tuned.
What was the last thing you learned when you thought you were
doing everything right? Please tell me
in the comments…But for now, I’m dancing to Your Righteous Mind.
