Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like your stuck in mud? It feels like no matter how hard you try to pull out of it, you just can't break free. You might find yourself hanging the streamers for a pity party.
Life comes at us with reckless abandon. It's like driving down a curvy country road, you don't always know what's around the next bend. On days like that, you just got to slow down a bit and keep it between the lines.
Sometimes, we need to say with the Psalmist, "Why are you down, O my soul? Trust in the Lord." There is very little in life that is easier than saying you trust in the Lord. However, actually trusting the Lord is much harder. Worry, anxiety, fear, and yes, pity-parties are a sign of distrust.
I'm still trying to figure out the best way to "shake-off" disappointment. It isn't an easy thing to accomplish. So the next time you feel tempted to throw in the towel or quit trying, don't. Don't throw in the towel. Don't sit in a corner sucking your thumb. Don't hid under the bed. Put down that quart of ice cream.
Call your heart in for questioning. Remind it that the Lord is in control, he sees your pain, and he loves you. You don't have to know all the reasons behind what is happening. You just need to trust the Lord. He is faithful. The Lord reigns, so there is no reason to throw a pity party.
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