Being creative and chipper through the Winter months is going to be more difficult than I realized. Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No. Why am I so determined to keep an even keel? Does anyone else maintain one? Nope. So what’s my motivation? I know what it is. It’s what it always is: love.
The problem, however, is that love has lost it’s true meaning. Correction: love was never understood. In this crazy world it gets so lost in feelings. It’s difficult to share true love with a world who’s love language isn’t based in love at all. This is discouraging. But God has a plan…
My mindset is to believe that if anyone was reading this I probably lost them when I mentioned the word “God.” That’s discouraging too! The only One who can solve the world’s love deficit is the One that we don’t want to consult and know. But God has a plan. He always had a plan.
So why do I get so discouraged then? I know the answer to this one too. It always comes back to impatience with me. I want to see change–right now. I always feel so useless because I’m sure that nobody hears me because I speak the truth. And when I don’t speak, because nobody wants to hear it, I feel as if I’m blamed for being distant! I’m not trying to be distant! I’m trying to be patient and respectful of their wishes! They don’t seem to realize that God is a huge part of me. If you take Him out of the equation, I simply have very little to share and say. So how do I win this battle? God has a plan…
It’s a good thing that the Lord is far more patient than I am. Waiting… He’s always waiting patiently. That’s true love.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
1 Corinthians 13:4
Pippi's Poetry 
It is hard to be positive when the news that surrounds us is so negative. It is difficult to explain God’s love to those who are self absorbed and too busy to listen – it is frustrating because often it is family members that I love. However, meditating on God’s love and compassion can brighten any day.
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This is all true. We are definitely surrounded by negativity, and the people in our lives can cause some serious frustrations. So…. to counter this we meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report–if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy— we meditate on these things. So you’re right. 😊 Meditating on God’s love and compassion does brighten any day.
When I lose my focus I’m not looking at God. I’m looking at everything else around me. I’m changing this post from “Ramblins” to “Processing.” Thanks for helping me process, and brightening my day. 😊 ❤
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To love like God and be patient like Him is something I know I must imitate but I so often fall short.
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Yes, patience takes patience. 😃 It’s a tough one. These days I’m trying to figure out whether I’ve lost my patience, or if I never had as much patience as I thought I had.
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Patience in a world that demands instant gratification is hard but God will provide if we ask
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You’re so right. I have to learn to pray and then be patient for those answers. Practice makes perfect, right? I guess I need more practice.
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The world’s definition of love is very different from God’s. The worlds love is usually shallow and conditional. It is also all about doing what feels good.
I’m thankful for God’s love which is unconditional and He disciplines those He loves so we can grow in maturity and wisdom. And be considerate of others. Not just live to please ourselves.
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Right! He is a good Father, Brother, Teacher, Friend and Helper. 😊 Thanks Dawn. ❤
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