I was up at 3:30 thinking again. You know how we watch sci fi movies and psycho thrillers and stuff, and the limits of our imagination are stretched? Well, I was thinking about some of the blessings I’ve seen in the last few years, and marveled at how incredible some of them were. I mean, I never would’ve guessed that these things could happen, and the timing was of course perfect. It just occurred to me that when we are told to exercise faith the size of a mustard seed and similar admonition, we get help to do so by blessings like I’ve seen. It’s like we get an act of good faith to show that we can trust in the Word. Wow…
I was supposed to bear witness and share with people how awesome, humbling, and loving Jehovah is in my life. That’s what I used to do here. I joked about this a while back, but in all seriousness, I have worked and prayed for YEARS at being nicer, using self-control, being empathetic, and a list of other decent behaviors. I struggle with things that to some people come as second nature, like listening and interacting with folks. Okay, I am not a poster child for anything in the fruitage of the spirit category, yet I consistently see God’s mercy.
When I woke up yesterday and started my positivity exchange exercise routine, I realized where some of my recent disconnect began–with you. When I stopped having something to say to you regularly, I stopped having a reason to interact, to listen, to share, and to stay positive. I stopped encouraging myself when I stopped talking to you. Now don’t go thinking I’m in trouble; I’m great. I’m just coming full circle, acknowledging that I’ve been allowed to see some incredible things happen for me, though I haven’t exactly been doing my job–this job, the one I love. That’s mercy.
Life is tough. But things like finding the right people to share your troubles and your joys with is really tough. We all need that sometime. I’ve been effectively cut off from the world, a hermit for the last few months. I chose this, but I’m giving it back. I know I’ve found what I needed many times from right here, and I heard you when you said you found something in what I said on any given day. So when you see a message from me, just read it. It could be for you, or for me. One of us obviously needs something; I think we can find it here.
It’s a new year, so let’s catch up. What’s up with you? Oh, and welcome to the other side. 2013 has lots to offer; I can feel it. Be encouraged.
From the Mind of:Tonya D. Floyd
I’m here to tell you, it will be all right.
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