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Original post @ https://atimetoshare.me/2024/01/24/winsome-wednesday/
WINSOME WEDNESDAY
Posted on January 24, 2024 by atimetoshare.me
“Winsome” is one of those words we don’t use in daily conversation anymore, but it’s a lovely word. It’s an adjective that means – sweetly or innocently charming. Maybe that’s why we don’t use it much. Our world has become less innocent, more bitter and less charming. What happened to those days of innocence – when thoughts were on simple things that would amuse or entertain? Oh, well, that isn’t the reason for this post really. I’ve done my share of complaining about the state of our emotions lately. It’s time to be winsome. At least a little winsome.
Yesterday, we had a meeting with Paul’s primary doctor. Another trip to ER required a follow-up. The day before I received a knee injection and was feeling a little sorry for myself. We all have days like that. Where things don’t always go as planned. We’re traveling through life with a feeling of being on track and something happens to disrupt that. It seems to happen a lot as we get older. However, if I’m honest with myself, life has always put detours in our way, but with God’s help, we’ve managed to get through them. Life tests can be difficult. There’s no getting around that fact. No matter what we do, or how hard we try, things happen that disrupt your daily living. Some days, you just wait for the axe to fall, because you know it will.
So how do we get back on track? I guess the best way to do that is to return to the Bible for advice. God has a plan for each one of us. He has control over that plan and will direct it for our benefit. He has paid a great price to redeem us. He will never leave us. His love is indescribable. The example His Son lived during His time on earth can serve us well. We can never live up to it, but He has shown us how to treat others. We learn so much about our Heavenly Father through Jesus. When we trust in His direction, His will, His consistency, His presence, His kindness, His empathy, His love, we will be able to get through the tough times. Life is not going to be perfect in this world. The rulers of planet earth are not winsome. The politicians may be charming, but they don’t truly have our best interests in mind. Many people have lost their ability to smile, to laugh at themselves, to have fun. Confusion and dissension are all around us, but GOD is still in control. Trust in His complete love for you.
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