Bethlehem Blessing

I had been feeling out of sorts. I had reestablished a relationship with someone I’d had a long- term standing with. Then, after a short time, I felt back in the same position I had been in when I left the last time.

I wasn’t getting any work done. I couldn’t get cooperation going, and I felt like this person really didn’t even like me or appreciate me. I began sinking down into the pit they ended up in. I am very happy, so this bothered me. I like the people I surround myself with to feel optimistic.

I truly recognized a sensation of suffering in the place I had been with this person. I even began to think of terrible scenarios that might result from staying in this relationship any longer. No, I wasn’t going to do anything rash, yet at the same time, I didn’t feel like I was swinging in a tire swing under a giant oak tree

Well, I left the negativity, and things got worse. After a night of little sleep due to worrying, I gathered my things, but not most of them. And ventured out to find some peace. What I found immediately was pressure, stress, and aggravation.

I kept my mind set on Jesus as I ran around trying to get some relief. As I sat down later, I found a Bible verse that put my thoughts in a better place. In 1 Peter 5:10, it says, “But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.”

I did have strength and a sure foundation. Upon listening to the Holy Spirit guide me into writing this piece, I transformed. What had been a time of way too much turned into a way to assist others who might be involved in something similar.

Thanks for reading.

Much love,

Lisa Brown.