Like Apples of Gold

Do ever find overcome by hormones, moodiness or blah? Oh....that's right I'm talking to women ;) of course you have!
I have been in a funk, fragile and feeling unstable. Oh, the joys of a woman's body. In the midst of my busy week I've been easily overwhelmed and sensitive to everyone else's sin; quick to stumble and quick to react.

I don't think it's coincidence that I just shared with lots of beautiful women about walking in the Holy Spirit and responding in the Spirit instead of reacting in the flesh. I find it quite real and awesome that God would allow me the very opportunity to live out exactly what He was speaking to my heart in the heat of daily life. He's so good.

He was reminding me this week the importance of my countenance and words. Are my words life giving, affirming, encouraging, grace filled and gentle? Am I advocating for my children (as Sally Clarkson shared at the Mom Heart conference last weekend) or am I an adversary?

Proverbs 15:30 says, "The light of the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones."

We can bring nourishment to their lives as we walk in joy. That joy comes from the presence of Christ! "In Your presence is fullness of joy" (Psalm 16:11). Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Have you been adopted into His family and now a child of God? Then, sweet sister, you have the presence of Christ with you every moment of every day! You are never alone! He surrounds you, dances over you, sings over you and upholds you every moment! It's only as you walk in the reality of His presence that you experience His joy!

Today, no matter what we are facing; hormones, health problems, financial issues, sin of others and everything under the sun we can walk in His very presence, enjoying Him and bringing joy to the lives around us.

May our words be fitly spoken like apples of gold in settings of silver (Proverbs 25:11)!