Let God settle the Score

6/30/15

- You can't control what happens to you, but you can control your reaction. 

- God says maturity and responsibility are evident in your life when you can handle the pressures and pains without becoming stressed out or angry and blowing up.

- put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in motion.

- Being responsible in your responses means more than what you say. It's also in your actions. 

- "Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good." (Romans 12:21 LB) 

- When you try to get even with someone for what they did to you, you've just lowered yourself to their standard. 

- And a person who tries to get even is no better than the person who did the wrong. 

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews. (Acts of the Apostles 20:19 NLT)

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. (Acts of the Apostles 20:24 NLT)

O: Regardless of my plea John is leaving to Denver. Unknown of where the decision may lead our relationship. I can't control his decision, but I can control my response to it. I believe I have matured and therefore can accept the responsibility of being a single mom who is still able to manage my gift and calling alongside a job. It was inevitable that John would make such a decision. Though it may hurt, I can handle it without getting puffed up. 

A: The proof of my maturity and responsibility is in my verbal response. The message is clear, I disagree and am uncomfortable with the decision, however, my words and actions must reflect growth. I'm above the standard of selfishness. I am better than this wrong. I must carry myself with pride and not disgrace. I have the opportunity to be the women of God, the mother, and fulfill the healthy lifestyle style I desire with no distractions and no excuses.

P: You have called me by name. I belong to you Lord. Humbly I come to your throne of grace knowing I will endure the unknown with tears. For you will always provide a way out. As you did last Wednesday as I called on your name. You didn't stop the storm, you sent help. I have endured trials before and I will continue to endure them. Without you oh God I am nothing. My life is nothing and useless unless I use this pressure and this pain to mold me and to create something great. Unless I use this to complete the work God has given me to do. The work of victory that comes from a relationship with you!!!! You are good!!!! You will never waste a hurt. Re-establish the drive to healthy living. My why is Christ like character. I will ensure, adjust, inspire. I will continue to grow in wisdom, stature, favor with God and favor with man. I know who I am. I am yours. Here's to a new Liz from this day forward. Transform my mind. In the powerful name of Jesus, amen.