Bethlehem Blessing

It had been a long time, an extended period when I wondered about my future. It seemed things were going to go in a problematic fashion forever. I couldn’t get a break. Not for a minute, not for a deep breath even.

I had been so sad that my prospects were hopeless, I left home and went somewhere, not exactly at home. I sat in a chair and stared out the window, praying and believing things would turn around.

I had plans to paint under a tree in 22-degree weather, because I had nowhere to paint and be creative where I was.

I had gathered my supplies, watched it snow, and hoped for better days.

All of a sudden, relief came. I went home still wondering if I was back to good times. Then, I prayed some more. I asked Jesus if everything was going well, and that it would be so. I got a reaction in my gut, a knowing, a message from above as I sat relaxing one evening.

I knew the Holy Spirit sent that message to me. At the same time, I also knew I had work to do. I did not worry. I knew I would figure out what I would do. I was willing to do the work. And after a short time, it dawned on me that the work was internal. I had to learn to value myself and my time. To make sure I was living the life I wanted to live.

When I realized that changing my perspective to view things through the lens of my wishes, hopes, and desires instead of always putting myself last, I smiled. The smile I smiled was so big it glowed across my face. I could feel it. Joy took over my world. I knew from that moment forward that my existence on this planet would be better, different, and what I wanted it to be.

I know it was Jesus answering me.

Mark 11:24 reads, “For this reason I tell you: When you pray and ask for something, believe that you have received it, and you will be given whatever you ask for. The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown