Broken Toys

[NikkiMomof2grls]

As children bring their broken toys, with tears for us to mend;

I brought my broken dreams to God because He was my friend

But then instead of leaving Him in peace to work alone,

I hung around and tried to help with ways that were my own

At last I snatched them back and cried, "How could you be so slow?"

"My child," He said "what could I do?  You never did let go"

-Author Unknown

 

How often we say we trust God and yet we cling to our pain with self-righteousness, like some well-deserved and justified trophy of what someone else has  done to hurt us.  We must truly yield to God, trusting Him as a young child trusts her parents to care for her in every way.

Anger often grows from unresolved pain.  What becomes of unresolved anger? It grows into bitterness which has very tangled and deep roots.  Do not allow bitterness to take root.  It will steal your joy and rob you of peace.  Just as deadly poison kills the body, bitterness is poison to the spirit.

Be aware of the condition of your heart, be conscious of your state of mind and the path that you are walking.  Do not be led by your emotions, do not "follow your heart", lead your heart in where it needs to go.

Trusting God requires some faith, but that little step of faith will grow each time you wait on the Lord and allow Him to direct your path.

 

Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

 

Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 

 

Psalm 5:8

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.

 

Nahum 1:7 

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

 

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

 

 

 

Tags: pain, anger, bitterness, anxiety, depression, god, trust, poetry, encouragement

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