Lay it down…

The laughter and being silly can help to relieve all kinds of worries especially if having a rough day. Being able to chat with someone you feel comfortable with or journal is another way to relieve the anxiety. My sister-in-law always reminds me to write and release.

It so amazing how small the world is. I was visiting the Mall of America last year and ended up meeting someone who grew up several hours from my locality. And with that said, you never know who knows who, therefore be mindful if you’re speaking carelessly about someone.

Just chatting with someone who I haven’t seen in such a long time, we picked up not skipping a beat, laughing and reminiscing of days past. During our conversation, I was advised of a situation when this person had to defend me due to careless speaking by someone else. Wait! What? The individual did not realize they were speaking carelessly about me to a family member. Small world! Knowing I was defended lifted my spirits and yet deflated me in ways I cannot explain. Never in a million years would I have thought the person speaking carelessly would do so in such a manner that would have me question the authenticity of our relationship. For me, washing my hands and be done. Once I do, it’s a wrap!

I wanted to call my sister and have a vent session. I wanted to roll up. I wanted to yell and be done. I wanted to call the person and just let it all out. I wanted to forget that I have some kind of common sense.

There was nothing. I was silent. I was hurt. I was walking around with a smile on my face and a bruised heart. I was confused as to why I was the target. I had to go through this alone. I had to lay it down.

During this time, I was reminded of all the blessings God has bestowed upon me and how He continues to make ways out of no way. Every time I wanted to speak to someone about what I was going through, I was redirected by doing something else. All I can say, “really God”. I was reminded of the ups and down that person has gone through, as well as mine. I had to lay it down. I had to pray for that person and ask for guidance and strength for us both. I began to write and release.

There will not be a hiccup in the relationship because it’s already been handled. The careless tongue will be for God to judge, not me. During all of this craziness, I’m truly thankful for family. Nothing like family! You don’t get to choose them, just love them, even if at a distance. I’m thankful for my progress in Christ because I laid it down. No, it’s not easy. It does feel good not to have this burden any longer. Lay it down!

Matthew 4; 18-20 “Following Jesus”, if we are to bring God’s peace, we must have peace within us.

Isaiah 54;17 “No weapon formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement thou shalt condemn”

Be Kept!