Wow, you have it rough. We infertility, miscarriages, and the strain of raising children with special needs. We also lost over two years of our lives to a major health crisis that brought Chris to the brink of death. Some of these seasons have brought us closer together and some have left us in the desert, digging deep into ourselves and Jesus to help our marriage blossom. It implies something happening to us, something beyond our control.
It implies someone planted us. The truth is God planted us in this place, at this particular time, and has a specific purpose for us and our marriage.
Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. In all that he does, he prospers. Ephesians : "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.
In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church. In marriage, unity matters more than being right. When we focus on our hurts, getting our way, or having the last word, harmony eludes us, and we find ourselves on shifting sand. When we find ourselves in difficult seasons, we need to turn to our partner and remember that marriage is a unity of two imperfect people that will forever be a work in progress.
If you don't like something, see if you can change it instead of being negative. For example, say you're not a huge fan of your current job. Instead of complaining about work, try to improve your skills for the job you do want or actively send out applications to other employers.
The key is to not develop a victim mentality. Stay in the present. Thinking about what could happen in the future, or what you could have done differently in the past, can distract you from blooming in the present. Even when you're frustrated, try your best to stay in the present moment and accept things for what they are. You may, for example, feel you would be in a better job if you had gone to a better school or applied yourself more during college. However, you can't change that now.
Focus on what you can do to make the present better. If you feel you haven't applied yourself enough in the past, apply yourself now. Work as hard as you can now so, in 5 years, you won't still regret your past. Build strong relationships. You can always build relationships with those around you. Even if you're current situation is not great, relationships can help you bloom and grow.
Try to interact with those around you. You never know what opportunities a strong relationship with a co-worker, friend, or boss could lead to in the future. Stay in touch with people in your field, such as past bosses and co-workers.
At your current job, try to form solid working relationships with those around you. Be polite, courteous, and hardworking and avoid bad mouthing colleagues.
Take risks. Risk taking can help in any situation. Rather than viewing your current circumstances as defining, see them as something you can rise above. No situation is ever completely stagnant. There is always room to take risks and grow as a person. If you never step outside your comfort zone, then you will never really see what's possible.
Even if a risk does not work out, you will have learned a lesson about putting yourself out there. Also, something like your employer may appreciate a risk taker. Down the road, your risk-taking may pay off even if it doesn't in the present. Method 3. Impact others positively. You can bloom in small ways throughout the day by having a positive impact on others. Bringing people up rather than down improves the world around you.
It also improves your own attitude, which can allow you to have the energy and attitude to thrive. Serving others will make you feel better in addition to making a difference in your community. Do small things to bring people up. Smile at a cashier, for example, or help someone who's lost with directions. Try to be pleasant even if you're feeling down.
For example, go into your job with the goal of being nice to everyone, even if you're having a bad day. Practice gratitude.
Wake up every morning and remind yourself of everything you're thankful for. This will help you keep things in perspective and remind you that you're not solely defined by your circumstances.
In the morning, try thinking of something you're grateful for right away. This can help you go into the day feeling positive. Work with what you have. You know, where you are now is where God has planted you. Oh, there may have been all kinds of circumstances, good and bad, which have brought you to the spot where you are now planted.
But God has this marvelous way of taking us where we are and preparing the soil for us even there, so that we can bloom where we are planted. To grow or develop in a healthy way, especially as the result of a favorable environment. But whatever your environment is, I have good news for you. With God all things are possible. Matthew In Luke , we read the account of the sinful woman.
Based on the way she is described, we can assume that because of her sin, she is emotionally wounded and broken. She seeks out Jesus and He sees beyond the sinful woman she is and sees the woman she can be. He forgives her sins and tells her that her faith has saved her and she can now move forward in peace. She sought out Jesus.
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