Feeling Gloomy? Got Cabin Fever?

If you live in my area the answer to those questions is probably "no" since it's been more like March around here than January. :) But, if the answer is yes, then have I got news for you!

"If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday." (Isaiah 58:10, ESV)

I realize that I need to change my attitude about life and quit focusing on what I think I am missing out on. Good grief! Gloom, despair and agony on me. ;)

This life is NOT it, I have a hope and a future that makes anything I might have here pale in comparison. I am supposed to be living my life in service to others as if they were Christ. The way I treat others should be a reflection of my love for Him.

My life is also not supposed to be one giant feast of the flesh. Pleasing my flesh is what I really like to do, but it is pure sin when I actually do it. I'm not saying it's a sin to eat when I'm hungry, or rest when I'm tired. What I'm saying is, if I choose to please my flesh instead of being obedient to what I know I'm SUPPOSED to be doing, I am sinning.

I am getting married again one day, and I need to rejoice because my Groom loves me and gave Himself for me. As I'm waiting for Him to come and get me I could "eat, drink and be merry" as one who has no hope, OR I can live like a loving and benevolent queen-to-be. You might think that sounds arrogant, I do, too. I know I'm not cut out to be a queen, but as a part of the bride of the King that's what I am. I should walk in dignity and grace, loving those who need love, serving those who need help, and caring for those who need care. I think as part of His bride we should all be concerned about one thing, and that is bringing Him glory and honor.

So, instead of bemoaning all the things that I have to give up, things that are dumb and useless anyway, I need to be looking around for something better to do. I have a wedding to prepare for after all and there are things that need to be done. :)