“Living Defeated?” Blog #199
Doesn't matter how old I am, what are my inner goals?
Do I feel trapped with no way out of darkness today?
What lessons are trying to be taught to me now?
It came to me out of the blue one day, I was searching and trying to find a way to bring
peace into my life. I sat down, completely out of energy. I closed my eyes and prayed for
peace to come into my heart. When I opened my eyes, I felt very calm.
Looking back at worrisome thoughts, they are becoming less and less. I can focus on my
breath. Breathing in deeply and exhaling slowly. This is where I can have complete control
over my life right now. Sitting quietly with myself, teaches me so many important
awarenesses. Most of all, I am understanding my limits. No other person can give me “my
answers to what I internally must learn for myself”. Without acknowledging my body is the
temple of God, and praying unceasing for Jesus to be my guide, I am flying blind. Only HE
is my trouble teacher. So regardless of my age, old or young, happy or sad, troubled or
not, I must adhere to accepting my daily lessons that are given to me to learn each and
every day.
Even If I have not realized my own creative talents I have been given, I can smile today. I
can offer words of encouragement to someone nearby and I can try to give uplifting
words of support to those who are in need. Still remembering years ago, when my own life
caused me to only feel defeated, and completely lost to the darkness, a much needed
support guide taught me the most critical piece of awareness. “To get rid of ones’ own
heartache, go out and help someone who is hurting”. These wonderful words of truth gave
me not only a feeling of completeness, but an awakening to this prayer. “Dear Lord, grant
that I might seek not so much seek to be consoled, but to console. Thank you for
removing my despair and bringing me discipline, discernment and detachment from
all darkness.”
This true story is about a young 23 year old man who suffered horribly and was on the
brink of suicide. He had gone thru years of mental anguish and always felt unworthy.
Years of journeying through psychotic depression caused him to feel totally lost. One day
he reached out and risked going to a church to find help. He shared his struggles with a
new friend and together they prayed for his healing. He stated that together they ate, and
talked about problems and prayed for strength. As limiting as human beings are, church
people can be Gods blessing at a time of need. He didn’t stop there. This young man also
found a good counselor in his community to help him with past trauma and self esteem
issues. He learned new tools and tactics to cope with severe stress. Realizing now he was
not alone, helped him to reach out more. Internally he was learning how the devils most
effective weapon is discouragement. Discouragement brings on doubt. Discouragement
brings in despair and darkness. Above all, this young man learned to now set healthy
boundaries for himself, and healthy people to interact with in his real life struggles. More
than anything else,he became a believer in Jesus Christ. This young man turned to Jesus
for God’s grace. In my own life I see powerful awareness has came from the following
words,
“God has never left me. He is still taking care of me. He is still leading me and bringing me
through life’s journey. I need only to open the door when he knocks”. So today amidst
ongoing trials and tribulations I remember and recite this powerful prayer…
SERENITY PRAYER
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO
ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE,
THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN,
AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
Can I take this moment to reach out of my closed circle and seek spiritual help?
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