Called out.

Have you ever been called out, completely out of the blue, seems random- but there is no way is could be. It was almost fate? Well, that happened to me yesterday.

This past month has been a whirlwind of emotions for me.  My emotions have been everywhere and I really have used it as an excuse to be a mean, somewhat bitter person at times, telling myself it was okay.

Yesterday morning, when I got to work, I had an email from Lily and Light. I subscribe to her blog posts and think that are wonderful. Anyways- I was thinking about paraphrasing what she said but I think she said it better so here is the paragraph that struck me hard yesterday:

"the heart is more than a storehouse of emotion, but the powerhouse of our everyday living. when our hearts are in check, and we are in fellowship with God and others, we are on target for a blessed and joyful experience.  even if the day turns sour, we are in the most optimal state for coping well.  

but when we let that guard down and our hearts become open to the enemy, we lose strength, fast.  the heart becomes the breeding ground for fear, bitterness, pain and resentment.  we cannot find joy, satisfaction, contentment or peace.  we lose track of our schedules, patience and become poor stewards of our resources.  we engage in behavior that does not represent God, and we are at risk of being burned.."
{to read the entire post click here...}

Immediately I realized that it was not by chance that I got this post in my inbox during my very bitter morning I was having but it was meant to be. My heart hasn't been in the right place, seeking after truth and starting my day out reading God's word is what allows me to find freedom and contentment in life when things seem to be getting me down.

I was so encouraged by this and reminded to get back on track.