Everyday, as I read my fellow bloggers’ post, I’m amazed at the positive attitudes of most of them. It makes me wonder if they ever have a bad day – a time when nothing seems to go right or a day filled with bad news, tears or disappointment.
I often feel silly doling out encouragement to those who appear to have it all together. I may sound pious or superior in telling someone not to worry, when I’m one of the most guilty of that sin. Being a cheerleader can be just as difficult as it is for the one that needs to be cheered for.
We feel we have to create this image of living without fear, pushing on in adversity, never giving up. When we get to that point, the encouragement we pass on to others is meaningless.
There are days when I simply cannot bring myself to writing a post filled with positive motivation – especially when I’m worried or fearful about something. It seems counterproductive. So where does the encourager turn for encouragement?
Jesus took on every sin in my life, carried them to the cross and placed His life in the hands of His enemies, and conquered death for my salvation. If He cared that much about me, why shouldn’t I have the same feelings for my fellow man?
When we turn our attention away from our own problems and focus on the cross, our troubles can seem ridiculous. When we pray for answers, we don’t always get them immediately. God has been patient with us. We need to do the same.
When you lift others up, you also will receive encouragement. By sharing this gift , you are allowing God to work through you. It’s a win-win situation!
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We do all have bad days Jarjar—as you have seen in my little corner of the world–and we all need our cheerleaders rooting us on and back into the game!!
So Gooooooo team!!!
or should that be
team so gooooooo?!
hugs and love
yoda cookie
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It really is hard some days. I’ve had friends facing life changing illness, Paul May have a return to his cancerAnd we’re trying to ready our house for sale. In between all that I’m directing a play for June and teaching drama after school. I’m running out of gas and often feel down in the dumps. Heaven is looking better everyday. Thankd
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I hear you Kathy—oh JarJar–you read me Saturday—and that never goes away–I added to that a deep worry over my son today–long story—I cried all day Saturday over Dad and my stepmother, I thought I’d cried out…then this morning more coals were heaped on my head—I got stuck on the interstate coming home today from dads for over two hours due to a jack-knifed tractor tailor—I routed myself all the way toward to airport to get home—but I almost turned left to the airport rather than right towards home—I thought ok, I have a credit card and about 100 bucks in my wallet…maybe New Orleans—warm, sunny and tasty…I almost did it Kathy—but knew my husband would then put me in the nut house once I finally did make my way home 🙂
Better judgement reigned—doesn’t mean I was happy about it, but I did let it lead me home….
So yes, life is hard and it sucks…but we have, along with Christ, overcome death!!
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I might have met you there if I had a credit card and a hundred bucks. I know my problems are minute in comparison to others. When I start to get overwhelmed, I remember what Christ had to endure for me. Besides I have a friend named Yoda that always says the right stuff. Thanks!
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Well, I could have gotten two tickets and we could have really enjoyed ourselves…that is until both husbands decided to have us committed—but it would have been fun just up the the straight jackets 🙂 hahahaha
We weep in the night Kathy and we will rejoice in the morning—here’s to hanging on til morning!!
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The sun will come up tomorrow … one of my favorite musicals ever.
Annie knew how to be optimistic
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Thanks for your kind words!
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