Tag: gratitude

I hate to admit this, but one of the first things I do when I wake up (after spending time with God) is look at X to see what national events happened while I was asleep. You know, if the country is still standing. Well, like clockwork, I did it this morning.

Y’all, sometimes I feel like I am the only one in my circle (besides my daughter) who’s paying attention to what’s happening in our country. For some reason, I feel the need to stay abreast of things so I can warn others if something’s about to kick off. Like I’m some kind of guardian or something. Most of my friends are in this state of, “We’re living in the last days, I’m preparing for heaven.” Um… I’m preparing for heaven too, but I’m also preparing to live. What if this isn’t it? I’m pretty sure people who survived wars believed the world was ending then, but guess what, it didn’t!

Well, after I closed X, I finally decided to check YouTube for some inspiration, and of course Pastor Joel Osteen had the message I needed, “Living At Rest.” I couldn’t help but smile when I read the title because God had been nudging me to re-read Christy Nockels’ book, “The Life You Long For: Learning to Live from a Heart of Rest.” I was reading her book during this same time three years ago (February 13, 2022). Here’s what I wrote in my notes:

I can’t say it enough, I love the way God loves me. Y’all, He’s just so good to me. In Joel’s message, he said to put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on things that disturb your peace. He said it’s not for others but a reminder for us to stay in peace.

Again, God is good, and I’m listening to Him. Going to be obedient and re-read Christy’s book—TODAY!

Here’s the link to Pastor Joel Osteen’s message:

I pray you have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend. I’m going to post today’s message on my social media platforms, then hang up my “Do Not Disturb” sign. There is absolutely nothing I can do at this moment besides pray, and I’ve done that and God’s heard me. Now it’s time for me to rest.♥️

Love you,

Shaun