Break Every Chain

Break every chain

It's funny that for the first time at out new home of 1 1/2 years, I'm finally doing what I Invision myself doing almost ever night... I'm sitting on my patio, with a glass of wine, dim lighting, listening to the wind blowing through the branches, and I'm writing. Simple? Sure. But in the craziness of everything else - this is exactly where I want to be. I guess you could say that I'm content. I've learned to find joy in the little things - the simple, non materialistic parts of pure beauty. See, God doesn't want the fancy things we care about, like big TV's, the newest IPhone, or what haves we still can't get a grip on... He cares about our heart. Like God, I'm finally truly caring about my heart. As sad as that seems, it wasn't an easy task. I've always been unselfish to the point of losing myself and continuously needing someone to take care of. I was a codependent mess. If someone asked me what made me happy or what I wanted for Christmas even, I'd shrug my shoulder's. I was hiding beyond another person's shadows. And in all honesty, I wanted to shout NO so loudly. I wanted to take back my life and seek my purpose.
As I sit here in my happy place while the world sleeps, I'm at peace with myself and with my heart. I'm starting to heal past aches and understand the power in saying no, so I can say yes to what matters most to me.

Find moments to listen to God. And when you need prayer ask for it. I promise you'll feel your prayers being lifted and that my friends is a beautiful thing.

Be something

Normal... What's that? I know God has a significant purpose for all of us. He has created endless opportunities for a beautiful life. We can decide to take chances and travel the unknown. We can inhale the fresh air and find tranquillity in the song the birds sing. We can dare to be bold and courageous. Forgiving others with blessings of love and grace - whatever our tender and humble hearts desire - He loves us just the same.
Isn't that in itself so remarkable? To think we have a choice...we can choose what we want and how we react... Really? Yes. God has blessed us with so many unimaginable things .. Pursuit of happiness - don't even think for a moment He forgot that. This is our life. We can decide what purposes we pursue.
God's knocking on the doors of our hearts and joyfully wants us to move... Do something... Be something... Love something...

Don't let moments of temporary emotional response define you or capture your happy. Indulge in your inner self and try to find your new normal.

My prayer is for God to use our circumstances for His will. When we feel defeated - look to our Lord, the creator of heaven and earth. God is bigger than everything else... Don't try to bring Him down to size. He always comes through for those that have faith in Him.

Love,
Mauriah