How could it be? Only a few moments ago you were joyful and seemingly without a care in the world and now you're in this sombre mood.
Was it that sad song you just heard? Or the snippet of news on the radio? Or a thought perhaps triggered by something you've just seen? An old photo perhaps, or a memento of times gone by, a gift perhaps from a loved one no longer here?
Somehow, suddenly your world seems a lot darker now. You feel a tightening of your chest, the need to cry, or just give up altogether.
Perhaps you turn to any distraction at hand. The ice cream tub in the freezer. The cookie dough. Chocolates. Or whatever else is available for such emergencies.
Or maybe you just crumble under the pressure and the worries and concerns for yourself, or someone dear to you.
Or possibly you struggle on until the dark clouds move away and you return to some semblance of normality; whatever that is for you.
Let's now look at this scenario all over again but from a different perspective.
How do you think God feels when suddenly a bad mood or thought gets hold of you?
Do you think He delights and enjoys your moment of despair?
When you were young and you hurt yourself, or something made you sad, you probably ran to a loving parent to kiss it better and to wrap you round with love and caring.
But now you're grown up. Age does not protect you from hurt and grief. But a loving Creator Father in Heaven is still there to comfort you and see you through your darkness.
Use your moment of negativity as an opportunity to pray to God. Hand the matter over to Him. Tell Him what's on your mind. Praise Him even.
You are not praising Him because things are going bad for you. You are praising Him because, whatever the circumstances, He is still in control.
He allowed you to be brought to this situation, and He will see you safely through it.
Whenever your world is dark; Christ will light your way.
You are absolutely right, Victor!
ReplyDeleteThanx Bill.
DeleteGod bless you.
Amen.
ReplyDeleteWise words.
Thank you for this, Victor. God bless you.
Thanx again for your visit and comment, Sandi.
DeleteGod bless always.
..when in doubt, smile.
ReplyDelete... and pray.
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
Amen, Victor! God is always there for us to run to when we need to be comforted and reassured that He has control over everything.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
It's these sudden dark thoughts that the devil enjoys so much.
DeleteGod bless, Martha.
Yes! Even some mornings when I first wake up, feeling anxious and unsettled and not knowing why. Stealthy things, these triggers even visit in our subconscious, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, I asked the Holy Ghost to wrap its arms around me; to give me comfort. Later that morning I realized, yes. It was so.
I firmly believe that the closer we are to God the harder the devil works to derail us. And these negative thoughts are a good weapon of his.
DeleteSo you should be glad when these thoughts occur, Mevely. It proves that you are a God-loving person; and you are right, by praying the Holy Ghost will comfort and protect you.
God bless always.
Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteNo, being steadfast in your belief keeps you from too many up-and-down feelings!
Never ever had to cure anything with ice cream or cookies... for heaven's sake!
HOW would the poorest of the poor handle such 'dark' moments in life?!
We both have been always astonished at the happiness on the faces of those Leprosy patients. They BELIEF and they often made us feel very little and ashamed of too much want in this temporary life...
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2013/12/like-princess-diana-i-also-tried-to.html
Hugs,
Mariette
Indeed, there is much suffering in the world, Mariette.
DeleteOften people get these dark thoughts from nowhere. Prayers are the answer.
God bless you, Mariette.
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DeleteSuch a wise statement, sounds like my daddy when you wrote: Use your moment of negativity as an opportunity to pray to God. Hand the matter over to Him. Tell Him what's on your mind. Praise Him even........ '''
ReplyDeleteWe must remember he is the BEST of Fathers. We enjoy our visits with you. Prayers your way and I want to thank you for your prayers. They are needed now because yes, we have a 'small' dark cloud hanging around and are praying HE or a dr under his care can help.
Love from over here.
Sherry & jack
You honour me greatly, Jack, by comparing me to your dad. Thank you.
DeleteI am praying for you and Sherry. I am praying for healing and good health to you both. I understand your concerns right now; and I'll pray all the more.
God bless you both, now and always.
Look for the silver lining in every cloud. God is that silver lining. Praise the Lord. Thanks, Victor, for this timely reminder. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteAmen Nells. Amen.
DeleteGod bless you.
I need to remember to turn to God FIRST when things go wrong, instead of trying to handle it by myself.
ReplyDeleteWe all need to remember this, Kathy.
DeleteGod bless you.
Every morning I thank God for a new day and ask him to help me enjoy it and to live for him. That plus my walk doesn't leave me too much time to be down, even when trials come along. :)
ReplyDeleteGood advice, Happyone.
DeleteGod bless always.
I personally feel our trails, pain, and suffering are all part of God's process in reminding us of what Christ suffered for us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Perhaps ... It's a different perspective.
DeleteGod bless you, Lulu.
Amen! Praise Him in the storm, because He will see you through.
ReplyDeleteAmen, Mimi.
DeleteGod bless you and yours.
Yep, praising Him in the storm is the only way to keep a Christ-honoring perspective, Victor. The other alternative only leads to despair.
ReplyDeletePraising God at all times confirms that He is always in control of every situation.
DeleteGod bless, Linda.
Coincidence! I was feeling fine and now I just want to curl up and sleep the rest of the day away. The trigger? An annoying unwanted phone call about "my" electricity and have I heard about the new rates and did I maybe want to change providers? and on and on. In barely understandable English. I hung up on him just like I did yesterday. Enough is enough. I don't want to change, I don't care about new rates that might save me $5 a year. I can't deal with all that change again.
ReplyDeleteIt's the same over here too, River. Electricity prices are going up once again. They write to ask us if we want to go green; whilst I am getting red with frustration about rising prices everywhere.
DeleteGod bless you and your family.