Emotion

Today has been an interesting day on many levels. There have been massive reasons to celebrate and be joyful (Kate's birthday, good cake, amazing friends, and an everlasting God) and whilst I wish these things dominated my day, I was affected by something in one of my classes that clouded the rest of my day a little. So I'm going to tell you the story of my day in emotions, as there was quite an unusual array today for me!

Contented.
Blank.
Excited.
Rushed.
Peaceful.
Joyful.
Bursting with happiness.
Rushed.
Anticipating.
Expectant.
Concentrating.
Frustrated.
Relieved.
Acknowledged.
Impatient.
Excited.
Excited.
Excited.
More joy.
Emotional. (Happy tears!)
Glad.
Blessed.
Love.
Satisfied.
Relaxed.
In-tune again.
Chilled.
At ease.
Good.
Enduring.
Tolerating.
Positive.
Annoyed.
Frustrated.
Angry.
Over-looked.
Squashed.
Clinging onto what felt like the last threads of hope.
Relieved.
Glad for friends.
Uncontrollable laughter.
Happiness.
Contentment.
Peace.
Anticipation.
Excited.
Overwhelming love and joy.
Pride towards my friends.
Frustration.
Emptiness.
Overwhelming tiredness.
Beauty.
Relief.
YOU ARE MY STRENGTH.
Positivity.
Adventure.
Choice to forgive.
Choice to love.
Choice to choose hope.
Competitiveness.
Laughs.
Flop (the sound of my body collapsing after an emotionally-packed day).

Hope is on the Horizon.

This has to be no coincidence - just as I was asking God what to do, a friend had this as his status - 
"You need to silence the song of the ruthless one over your life, and over the lives of those around you. Replace it with truth and 'the truth will set you free.' (John 8:32)"  
Thank you, Lord. I needed to remember that. I want to choose truth over ruthless lies. There has been so much to be grateful for today. I choose to silence the song of the evil one. And remember and be grateful for all the things that have made me feel emotion for the GOOD. 


Thank you for this day and all that you have taught me. And thank you for all there is to be grateful for, far beyond what my simple words can convey.



I challenge you too, to choose hope over pain, love over what seems like surrounding death and truth over the song of the ruthless. It will be SO worth it in the end. "I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.

With much love,
Sarah