Enjoying the Moment Amid Chaos

Peace somehow stood still amid the most uncertain of times in our family.  “When it rains it pours” is the saying when things are going crazy in and around us.  There was a time that I felt so completely overwhelmed with life that I had no idea that time would come filled with some of the most precious blessings.  Looking back, I can see where God wanted us to embrace what He needed for us to do. Which resulted in internal growth in us individually and collectively.

In those chaotic moments, time tickets slower than usual.  Everything we did seemed insurmountable and we often felt unaccomplished.  I thought we were in the worst place ever.  The uncertainty of the bills, the kids were out of control, and we weren’t getting along as a marriage that we told everyone was destined by God.  And, to top it off we had experienced several miscarriages.  I thought, oh my God what did I sign up for and why is this so hard to figure out?  What am I doing wrong? Where are you, God?

Today, I thank God for getting us through such rough periods and situations that came one after another.  The thing is, I can honestly say, I have grown emotionally and spiritually.  I appreciate the valley and I recognize now; that seasons will change.  My dad would often say to me, “D just keep living, D just keep living.”  I didn’t quite understand it then, but in his way he was letting me know that change is inevitable.  Not that it’s bad….but life will bring about change. Things won’t always be like this.

After realizing that we had to experience what we went through. That what we experienced made us closer and better. I reluctantly submitted to the process.

 See, there is no progress without process.

v Our children had to know that they have parents that are emotionally, physically, and spiritually depending on God every step of the way.

v Our family and friends needed to see that God’s grace is sufficient for us.

v Most importantly, we had to see that the “testing of our faith produces some awesome fruit in us: patience, perfection (in Christ), wanting for nothing, and wisdom.” (James1:1-5)

v Finally, we are to count it all joy when the trials come.

Basically, there is beauty in the storm.

First, it won’t last always!

Secondly, God carries us through the challenging times. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you will not burn, and the flame will consume you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

Thirdly, we can find joy in the moment.

Normally, I would find myself fussing at my son.  Lately, I’ve noticed we have grown to the point that we can laugh and enjoy each other. God has secretly, “filled our mouth with laughter and our lips with shouts of joy.” (Job 8:21)

Remember:

Release, Relax & Renew

Release your inner-playful-self (joyfully).

Relax your mind, spirit, and body.

Renew your thinking with joy, peace & love!

Be Blessed in this season and embrace the moment…