Blessed Victory

God really does come through on His promises.  After applying the things Jesus has been teaching me in His visits lately, I can honestly say I am more at peace during my work day and getting closer to calmness during the rest of my day.

As I take time for a quick visit via my Scripture cards (you know, the little index cards many of us write out and stick in our bags or cars or pockets then forget to look at) it helps me to refocus on Him and His principles.  This brings a little measure of peace into my day. It's like I can just take a breath and feel....aaaahhhhh, calmer.   And as the Holy Spirit reminds me, Jesus is by my side.  This helps my attitude to improve while doing my job.  He has also been mentioning that I need to be doing all things as unto Him.  It certainly makes me want to do things with a sense of honoring Him.  When I do this, even the smallest of jobs, or kindnesses become a privilege and an honor to do.   I know I have a ways to go yet, but I am so excited about this progress.  He is so good.

As I sat in my truck on lunch last night, reading the latest Joel Osteen book, Jesus sat with me and it was almost like He started a conversation with me.  We reminisced about all those years ago, sitting in the same parking lot, alone or with coworkers, in a substance abuse induced stupor.  I was reminded how different things were now and such peace and gladness enveloped me.  I have such a quiet gratitude for my deliverance.  This was just the sweetest visit.

Lord, thank You for progress, great and small.  Please continue to work with me and each of us toward the goal of becoming like Jesus.  Be glorified.