Daily Wisdom for Women - February 16, 2023

 February 16, 2023 - God's Will, Not Mine   "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this.  But please, not what I want.  You, what do you want?"  Matthew 26: 39

Yes, I have missed posting for a few days.  I just wasn't 'feeling it' --- too many appointments and too much nervousness and anxiety.  But I feel better now, so here I am again!

How many times have I prayed for God's will to be done?  One time that stands out to me is when Tessa was returned to live with her grandparents after being with Hilary and Blaine for a couple of weeks.  Tessa was so scared, so timid, frightened of any males in the family.  She needed love and attention. It broke my heart that she had to return to her grandparents and see her parents also.  It was so hard for Hilary and Blaine to let her go.  Through out the next two months I prayed for her every day, but I always ended the prayer with "please God, if it is your will for her to return to our family, please let that happen soon and keep her safe and unharmed until she can be back with us again."  I was so afraid of her birth father abusing her and further harming her physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Our prayers were answered on Christmas when Hilary, Blaine, and Landon arrived at Christmas Eve festivities and said they had been contacted about Tessa returning to them.  She did---the day after Christmas, and she never last!  It was God's will that she return to our family!  I truly believe that.

Dear Lord...I am SO grateful that You understand my emotions.  When my emotions try to hold me back, give me the strength to not let those inner feelings shape my outer actions.  Help me follow Your example.  Amen.