Trying to be "Calmly Happy"

With every burden and sorrow added to my life,

my body groans.

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

My flesh protests the trials,

but my spirit knows they are not out of the plans

of my loving Heavenly Father. 

He loves me.

He truly loves me.

He proved that at Calvary.

But, I am weak, frail and human.

When my flesh tells me the pain is more than I can handle,

 that still, small spirit reminds me~

I Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man;

but God is faithful,

who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able,

but with the temptation will also make the way of escape,

that you may be able to bear it."

When my flesh whines about the lack of joy in my life,

my spirit reminds me~

Because He has promised to never leave me nor forsake me,

joy is available.
I just need to bask in His presence instead of my misery.

I was struggling with walking in joy,

then I read this blog post by Bevy at Treasured Up and Pondered.

Her son's pre-school teacher sent her the most amazing note.

Dear Mom,Enjoy this Tuesday. "This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it" Psalm 118:24 - I just heard this verse again 2 days ago. I purposed in my heart to Rejoice (Bible meaning - full of cheer, calmly happy). I forgot how nice it is to Rejoice through the days. I know life is not easy - some seasons are like Spring and some are hard like Winter. I pray for strength for each of you today as you are at a job or at home, as you parent and as you play. If you are finding it hard to Rejoice - I pray you will talk to God about it and He will encourage you with His love.


Sincerely,
Mrs. B. (Pre-K teacher)

I'm in a winter season,

but the  buds and blooms in my yard

give me hope and promise of

new life,

new joy,

a new season in life.

How do you resurrect joy in your heart and life?

With winter lingering this long,

some of us can use all the encouragement we can get.