Who is Full of Joy? Part 2
Not long ago, I heard a story on GMA about a, “Mommy Blogger”
who had earned up to $1,500 per post. She ended up quitting because she felt
she had to portray a perfect image of her husband and kids at all times. I wouldn’t last long either if I had to pretend to be something I’m
not.
bitter, overwhelmed, impatient, quick to speak, slow to listen, slow to
forgive, and easily irritated. I knit pick at my husband, yell at my toddlers, don’t
read my Bible every day, spout off about people, worry incessantly when I’m
afraid I’ve upset someone and I’m hateful, vengeful, manipulative, critical,
and cranky. Like really cranky.
There is no good in me, but I am living a joyful life because of one reason. Jesus
saved my soul. He died a gruesome death on the cross. He shed his pure and
precious blood which paid the price I should have to pay. Yet, I do not have to
pay- Jesus paid it ALL. I owe absolutely nothing. I deserve to die. I deserve
to rot in Hell. But because Jesus died for me, I am free. Completely free.
easier to point my finger at everyone else out there. It’s easy to cloud my own
mind with thoughts like, “I’m doing my best. Working my hardest.” It’s easy to
ask questions like, “How could he/she do such a thing?!” Outside of Jesus, I
would act the same way as said, “he/she”.
Love doesn’t cover over hate. JESUS ALONE covers over hate.
Jesus alone gives the power to forgive so angriness and bitterness cannot have
their way. JESUS is love. If there’s any good fruit that comes from my life, it’s
only because of the grace of Jesus. I praise Jesus for that. He is everything.
man, and a Mama to an amazing son and daughter. $1,500 a week could go a long
way around here, but I don’t write for income and I don’t write to portray our
lives as perfect.
write to share Jesus’ love of an imperfect girl like me,
with hopes to encourage all the imperfect people like you that HE loves you
too. Won’t you turn your imperfections over to Him so Jesus can forgive you
once and for all? A joyful life of freedom is waiting for you.
2 thoughts on “Who is Full of Joy? Part 2”
I praise the Lord for you Roomie and your honesty and love for our Savior! It always encourages me to know I'm not the only one who fails and has bad moments and days. But I can keep going because of the love and grace of my Jesus Christ and all he's done for me! Thank you for writing! I will keep on reading!
I love your truthfulness and realness. You will so get more than the 1500/weekly when you walk into your mansion in Glory. Ohh I know the 1500 would be nice on this earth though. Thank you for bringing us joy in your writing!!!