I'm doing something today I haven't done all year. It's not because I'm busy. It's not because the Lord didn't speak to me through His Word this morning. It's not because I don't have much to say. It's because God directed, and I'm being obedient.
This morning my dear sweet friend Melissa posted a writing on her blog that she wrote last year. The scripture above was foundational in her writing. I am the "another friend" quoted in Melissa's article. I think many of you know that I struggle with anxiety and experienced a year of depression. Melissa has written such a powerful, precise, purposeful, personal perspective on anxiety and depression, I believe everyone should read it. Please click on Melissa's name...and tell her Joy sent you :)
Love to you all today!
5 comments:
Joy,
I did not know that James 1:5 was today's Chronological reading (I fell back in the reading a few months ago, sadly). How cool it God to weave it together like that!!?? I love that.
And yes, you are the "another friend"...and I so appreciated you allowing me to use a portion of your battle and story. It just keeps being used again and again. I think its so important to acknowledge that yes the Lord grants us wisdom, but we have to keep going back for it. We need Him everyday, not just for a one time healing. It's continual. Relationship is necessary.
I pray you are having a lovely day. You must be freezing up there because we are freezing down here!
Hugs,
Melissa
JOy, my friend,
I am so far behind. I kept wondering why I was not gettin feeds from your blog and then I remembered that you had two blogs and I went to check this one. Lo and behold, you are writing over here. I am so sorry that I have missed all that has gone on with you these past months.
Now, I am back on track. I'll be checking in each day.
Take care.
Leah
Was just there; thanks for directing me accordingly.
Love you friend; please don't be too hard on yourself. I think things will calm down once Dec. 31st arrives (you know what I mean by this). Then, the pressure won't be there and you can write with constraints/restraints. But make no mistake; this hasn't been wasted time.
You will look back with "joy" and peace regarding the entire year.
Love you so much; and just in case you're tempted to think otherwise, you ARE my "small and near."
~elaine
I meant "without" constraints/restraints. I'm a horrible proofer; can you tell?
~elaine
I was just there, Joy. Thanks for "introducing" me yet again to another sister. (((HUGS)))
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