2011 got off to a rocky start for me - in fact, it was the worst start to the new year I have ever experienced. I was challenged almost every day for the first two to three weeks in 2011 (beginning on January 1), by a variety of situations and events.
At one point, I wanted to get on a plane and fly to the Seychelles, Bora Bora, or even Montana, just to get away from it all. I realized it wasn’t feasible to get THAT far away, and one morning I woke up and thought, “Montana? Are you crazy Traci?” I quickly realized that I needed to stay here and deal with my life and work towards finding peace! I didn’t need to get away…I needed peace!!! And I knew exactly where to find it. In order to get to peace, I had to understand two things:
1. First, I had to still my mind and take my focus off all of the things that were breaking my spirit. I had my focus in the wrong place. I needed to surrender and turn my focus to God. Isaiah 26:3 says, [God] will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is stayed on Him.
2. Second, I had to have faith in knowing that there is a divine plan for my life that has already been decided. I do not know what that plan is, but I trust that God will not allow me to suffer or live in despair unnecessarily or forever. He does EVERYTHING in my life for my highest good. Even this time of uncertainty and pain is meant for my good. No matter what happens, I will be ok!
Iyanla Vanzant said that the LEAST of what God wants us to be is GOOD. In essence, she was saying that goodness is a starting place for God. Once you believe that, then you know that the rest of your life's path has to be filled with more goodness, love, prosperity, joy, etc. Do I still feel sad? Yes at times I do. I'm still wrestling with some things but I try not to let my feelings rule my day. Am I where I want to be? Not yet. In fact, I still have a ways to go, but the path is more bearable when you have peace in your heart and mind. Traci H.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:7
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