Becoming…
I came across this quote some time ago and realized at that point that we live in tomorrow so much. I do too. I’m always looking forward to my next beach trip, the next Christmas or when things will simply just get better.
There is nothing wrong with that. It’s healthy and pretty awesome to dream of what will be. I dream of doing great things, having really nice things and making a huge impact in the hearts of others.
The problem comes in when we “live there” in tomorrow and forget about today.
Have you considered that:
- Everything we do today, prepares us for tomorrow
- Everything we experience today, prepares us for tomorrow
- Every single trial we face today makes us stronger for tomorrow
- Every single mistake we make today makes us wiser for tomorrow
- Every act of joy, kindness and love makes us more compassionate for tomorrow
- Every single tear that falls today allows us to treasure the joy of tomorrow.
When things are easy and we are “becoming” it’s not so bad, but when the days are tearful, fearful and difficult….”becoming” doesn’t seem so great, but that is so far from the truth.
You wonder why or “what did I do to deserve that?”
You wonder “how did I not see that coming? “
You wonder how could I have been so stupid, how will I ever make it and even wonder how you can take another day of “this?”
Because of the pain, tears and unknown you never in a million years think to ask….”What am I becoming?”
You may become cowardly…but you can also become courageous!
You may become down and out…but you can still rise to the top!
You may become a million different things, but truthfully, the choice is up to you.
We’d like to hear from you! What are you becoming?
I know it’s difficult sometimes, but the bottom line is you ARE becoming amazing!
And, I imagine that you ALREADY are!
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Another wonderfully powerful post! Great job.
Just last night God spoke to me about past pains in my life. Today is the 4 year anniversary of my dad joining Jesus in heaven. While that pain can still cut like a knife it has also taught me alot.
If I hadn’t of lost my dad to cancer I’m not sure I would be able to be supportive to my husband now as his dad battles cancer. Losing my own dad has given me insight I would not have otherwise had. For that I’m grateful. It’s like my dad is still teaching me things, even from the grave.
Losing him has made me compassionate, stronger and a better Christian because I know more about the love and mercy of God.
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its amazing how they continue to teach and lead us. i just pray that one day, i can and will be doing the same for my kids.
the journey of separation when it comes to death and those that are left behind is often more difficult than we want to imagine. but yes….we are becoming so much stronger, wiser and more compassionate.
thank you TC for how you encourage, inspire and motivate so many of us!
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marie recently posted..Becoming
omgosh…Marie, this was awesome. I took this as a food for thought…what am I becoming. Wow, this blessed me. Continue to let God use you to spread His joy! Love ya
Yvette
thanks Yvette!! you bless me more than you know. your prayer ministry is helping me to become even more as well!!
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Wow, Marie. This stopped me in my tracks! So deeply embedded have I become in my current storms that appear to have no ending, that I have failed to trace the designing hand of God in what He is causing me to become through it all. When we long for hardship to pass, buckle again under pain and pressure, we can feel like the main thing to do is survive, clinging desperately to God’s hand. Yet, as I pause to reflect on your words, I can begin to see how lessons are being learned in the dark. Much may have to happen before I know His purposes, but I am trusting God for the outcome through the trials and in shaping His child to be all she needs to be. Thank you so much for a very timely word. 🙂
thank you Joy!
trust me, I know just how difficult it is to see any kind of good when you face one difficulty right after another and another and another…. but when we truly rely on His strength, His power and His direction, we can fully realize that He is making me soooo much more than i could ever imagine. I know i cry out in agony sometimes, but I also know that HE will give me the grace to make it through and He will do the same for you.
Keep trusting…keep being a beacon for Him.
thank you for adding to this discussion!
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