Enjoy

A few days ago I read my daily devotional in Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.  In it Sarah spoke of not taking ourselves or our circumstances so seriously and not trying to control the things that are not ours to control.  Learning to laugh and let God be God.

To say I struggle here would be an understatement.  I want everything just so, just as I think it should be (and of course I am always right. hahaha).   I don't think, for the most part, I take myself all that seriously (although lately....). But circumstances are a different matter.  I am a perfectionist, critical and judgmental....like I said, I want everything just so.  But God has other plans, as He usually does. Things never seem to go the way I think they should.  Others don't act like they are supposed to (at least in my mind) and more things go haywire than I believe should ever be allowed in one lifetime!!!!

But in all this, Jesus says to relax, enjoy!  So as I read this devotional I thought to myself...oh, Lord, if I could just do this, just lighten up, let go of my preconceived ideas and expectations and just let You be in charge (You are anyway), but if I could just accept this and roll with it....

So I was at work the other day, and I drove past a large mail container, we call them BMCs, someone had written on it, "ENJOY LIFE."  Hmmmm, a little reminder ya think?  A little God visit, a little God prodding for me?  LOL  I love it!

I take so much on that I shouldn't...responsibility for things that is not mine to have.  I walk around thinking the world should dance to my tune, that people should play the scene that I have written in my mind.   Events and circumstances should work themselves as if I were the writer of the book of my life.  It doesn't work that way.  And when I try to be God, frustration is sure to follow.

God wants me to enjoy my time here...not be miserable and frustrated.  It's a matter of letting Him call the shots and just trusting where He goes, what He does or doesn't do.  I talked about this some time back, speaking peace to the things that disturb me.  So He reminded me again....lighten up!!

1 Timothy 6:6  Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 

1 Timothy 6:17  Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, not to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.  

Philippians 4:4  Always be full of joy in the Lord.  I say it again--rejoice!  Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.  

Zephaniah 3:17  For the Lord your God has arrived to live among you.  His is a mighty savior.  He will rejoice over you with great gladness.  With His love, He will calm all your fears.  he will exult over you by singing a happy song.  

Matthew 11:28-30  Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.  

Proverbs 15:15  For the poor every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast. 

Lord, help me to let go of the frustration, the planning, the expectations.  Let me rest in You and let You be God.  You tell us, "A cheerful heart is good medicine  but a broken spirit saps a person's strength." (Proverbs 17:22)  Help me to live with a light heart, enjoy Your presence, Your goodness and trusting You in all things.