Going through the storm
I am going through a stormy season at the moment and here’s how I’m holding up: 1) Gratitude for what I have. From my health to my children to salvation and the ability to dream and have a vision, I’m staying in a space of constant gratitude. 2) Reading out God’s promises and listening to worship music. This slathers my soul, my mind with nothing but the truth. All turmoil is experienced in the mind so if I can just get my mind to experience hope, peace and joy, I will be fine because God is faithful. 3) In ‘times of plenty’ when all is right and my faith is shooting through the roof, I write a note to self. A reminder of what I’m certain of at that time. A truth that no one can dispute which is that God is on my side and everything will be just fine. A reminder that I have all I need to accomplish what I dream of. It’s an optimistic letter written by a confident, optimistic version of myself. I write these notes because I know further down the road lies a season like this one where I will not be so optimistic and I’ll be filled with fear. These practices keep me tethered until the storm is over. How do you go through storms?
