My new challenge to myself with going through this rough patch, is trying to find thankfulness in all that I do, say, see, hear. Among all of my health stuff going on and trying to change my attitude right along side all of that, I have been feeling so down and can't get out of it. I remember seeing something that my sister-in-law Jenn posted one day about Thankfulness and Attitude. It has really reemed me hard in the head and in the heart. God wants us to gives thanks! and praise His name for all we have! Amongst ALL my annoying complaining, I was drowing out how greatful I am for things.
I find myself daily talking to God now, and just giving him a laundry list of things I'm thankful for. I tell Him why I am so thankful for the things I pray about. I feel like my heart is starting to change as well. This week one verse has really stuck with me, Philippeans 4:6 "Do not be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, give your requests to God." Now, I know this verse is saying to give everything to God because His hands are in all we do, but I also find this verse to be a reminder that as much as God wants us to give everything to Him, we need to THANK Him for EVERYTHING! God loves a greatful heart.
I know Thanksgiving is coming up, so I challenge you all to start today until Thanksgiving, (maybe it will stick longer) to Thank Him for anything and everything. See how your outlook on life changes a tad.
Blessings on all of you!
Thanks for listening.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Uphill Battle....
So..It's been a few weeks, I think since my last post. There's been alot going on with me health wise, and I'm still in the small uphill battle with it, but I'm almost seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
For the past 2 years, I've been struggling with Choric Sinusitis. It started as acute and went to Chronic. This has meant countless headaches and migranes, pain to the touch in my face, being overly tired from my body trying to fight it, countless amount of anti-biotics and major pain meds to cope with the headaches. I recently was FINALLY referred to an ENT. This next week I will go on a steroid to see if it will help my sinus lining reduce down. It is thickened and causing some of the stress. Hopefully that will work.
My other problem I am currently dealing with is Anxiety. I just went to the doctor yesterday and I was having a random anxiety attack, and it completely affected my blood pressure. They couldn't get a good reading on it, due to it. I am taking all the necessary steps to help myself control it. I have group classes, and I will be seeing a counselor. I'm starting to feel better as time goes on, now that I'm aware of what the problem really is, i'm finding that I can breathe through it a little better. I have NO CLUE as to what set this off. It's progressively gotten worse over the last while, so I feel like there is some end in sight.
I started reading a book called, "Lord, change my attitude before it's too late." I got it from my sister in law Jenn, who is going through the bible study part of the book with her women's group. It looked interesting, since I'm really struggling with my attitude lately, so I bought it. Boy have I already gotten so much out of it! I'm in love with this book. The author, who is also a pastor, puts thing into the clearest perspective. I feel like this book was written just for me! (which is so not true) or maybe it was. God is so amazing, I'm finding just how real God is, and just how much He HATES complaining which is something I do VERY well. I have always thought myself to be a God fearing woman, but I really wasn't. Now I am. I am more in love with God now than I ever have been. I want to please Him, not disappoint Him by my bad choices or my bad attitude. I want to be thanful for everything I have from Him, not complain about every little thing.
Today I am so thankful for friends and family,, who has steadily supported me through this process. It is wasn't for you, I wouldn't have thet strength to do it. I thankful that our God is a God of healing, and LOVE!
For the past 2 years, I've been struggling with Choric Sinusitis. It started as acute and went to Chronic. This has meant countless headaches and migranes, pain to the touch in my face, being overly tired from my body trying to fight it, countless amount of anti-biotics and major pain meds to cope with the headaches. I recently was FINALLY referred to an ENT. This next week I will go on a steroid to see if it will help my sinus lining reduce down. It is thickened and causing some of the stress. Hopefully that will work.
My other problem I am currently dealing with is Anxiety. I just went to the doctor yesterday and I was having a random anxiety attack, and it completely affected my blood pressure. They couldn't get a good reading on it, due to it. I am taking all the necessary steps to help myself control it. I have group classes, and I will be seeing a counselor. I'm starting to feel better as time goes on, now that I'm aware of what the problem really is, i'm finding that I can breathe through it a little better. I have NO CLUE as to what set this off. It's progressively gotten worse over the last while, so I feel like there is some end in sight.
I started reading a book called, "Lord, change my attitude before it's too late." I got it from my sister in law Jenn, who is going through the bible study part of the book with her women's group. It looked interesting, since I'm really struggling with my attitude lately, so I bought it. Boy have I already gotten so much out of it! I'm in love with this book. The author, who is also a pastor, puts thing into the clearest perspective. I feel like this book was written just for me! (which is so not true) or maybe it was. God is so amazing, I'm finding just how real God is, and just how much He HATES complaining which is something I do VERY well. I have always thought myself to be a God fearing woman, but I really wasn't. Now I am. I am more in love with God now than I ever have been. I want to please Him, not disappoint Him by my bad choices or my bad attitude. I want to be thanful for everything I have from Him, not complain about every little thing.
Today I am so thankful for friends and family,, who has steadily supported me through this process. It is wasn't for you, I wouldn't have thet strength to do it. I thankful that our God is a God of healing, and LOVE!
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