Random

I always get these strange twitter followers nearly every day. People I've never heard of, companies I don't care about, and about once a day some Christian account. 

But today I got followed by some account like that and instead of immediately blocking them like usual, I stopped to look at their tweets. 

And this one popped up. 

Definitely something I needed to be reminded of today... 

"Don't tell God how big your problems are, tell your problems how big your God is."

<3jen

Patience and faith

Growing up, I was taught that if you asked for a character trait, God would put you in a situation to grow in that area. 

Specifically, patience. 

According to basically everyone I knew as an child, if you asked for patience God would send trials and annoying people or events your way in which you could build up your patience levels. 

And He would give no help.

But my views have changed now. What kind of loving God would throw His beloved children into a challenge with no lifeline?

That would be like an Olympic gymnast only training at competitions.

It's insane. And extremely stupid. 

So this thought has been giving me hope today in other requests as well. If I pray for faith, He's not gonna send me a difficulty just so I can do it on my own...

That's the key. 

We're not on our own. 

While, yes, we may stumble upon situations in which we can grow in these characteristics, but we will never do it alone. God has given us strength. He has already won the battle. We have the victory. 

<3jen

The opposition

Everyone always says that "how you treat other people and what you think about them is a reflection of how you view yourself."

But that's not how it is with me. 

There is this incredible love for people instilled inside of me that I can't help but care about people. I don't struggle with thoughts of anger or judgment towards really anyone honestly truly. I feel such compassion and moved to talk to people and encourage them. 

And that should make no sense. 

I beat myself up for making the littlest mistakes but can "overlook a multitude of offenses" in others? I can dole out heartfelt compliments until the cows come home, but will not believe a single one told to me?

Why is this?? Does this mean that there is something wrong with me?

The Bible says to "love your neighbor as yourself." heck, I would have no friends if I did that! 

Why am I this reverse from the norm? Why do my actions towards people not reflect my feelings towards myself?

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Just what I've been chewing on lately. 

<3jen