Sunday, January 4, 2009

Big decisions equals big prayer requests

I have a few decisions that I need to make before Tuesday. These decisions are very important and I'll share them once they are for sure. However, right now I need prayer. I feel so selfish asking for prayer, but I need to ask.
I've also done something incredibly stupid (which once again, I'll share later) and I'm praying for forgiveness and have gone to ask the person directly for forgiveness as well.

Sometimes God steers my life is paths that I'm not always sure will curve the right way. Time to time it is like I am in a car and I can't drive, I'm accelerating and turning the wheel, but someone else is turning it the other way.

I also am too nice and soft skinned. I let things that shouldn't bother me, affect me and I have to learn to stop that. Perhaps it's an endearing quality in some that I care so darn much, but after a while it's exhausting. Why must I care about everyone and everything?

Tonight as I type this I know that I'm not the only one feeling upset right now. There are people all over, my blog friends and RL friends who are feeling exactly like I am. The problems with anxiety and depression and everything else that comes with the holiday season and a new year.

I am doubting myself when I shouldn't be. I am worried that I am making rash decisions. I have handed it all to God, but I am still feeling helpless. I don't want to make people upset, I don't want to let go of some responsibilities, yet I wonder if I even have a choice. Which is ridiculous, because of course I have a choice - I just don't know what it is. Or rather if it is the right one.




16 comments:

AmberP said...

Oh Miss K we SO need to sit down and have coffee together!
I am definitely saying an extra prayer for you tonight lovely lady. Things are going to work out just fine and we are here for you!!! I too (as you know!) am going through the tough times of the holidays/life - and feel your pain! We will get through it together :) *Hugs*

Dorkys Ramos said...

I know full well what you mean about this time of year. You're in my thoughts and hope things work out for the best :)

Vic said...

I am praying for you dear. I know exactly what it's like. But it should pass soon. Keep your head up.

Jill said...

Kelsey,

#1 God is right there - His forgiveness was given to you the moment you accepted His son. We are forgiven once forever. We must daily humble ourselves before Him and repent. 1 John 1:9

Life can sometimes seems so messy and big - that we can't see through the mess to the other side. We can't imagine how it is going to turn out good. This is where our faith meets the road we are placed on. Trusting in Him and knowing with Him all things are good. Even when it hurts as we walk through it.

Forgiveness is the gift we give ourselves.

Helpless is the best place to be because that is where God works. When we stop trying to fix everything He will begin to help lift us out of the mess we made - not Him.

God wants all of our life. Not just the areas we can't handle. He wants all the credit, honor and glory.

I'm here to pray with you - listen and guide you to His loving arms. He will help - but you must let Him and it must be His way, His timing and trust it to be the best plan for your life.

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Love and blessings Kelsey!
Jill

Yaya said...

It will all work out in the end, it always does.

Have faith.

Jennifer said...

Kels, Keep your head up and keep turning toward God! I will pray for you and I hope that you will be able to make the decisions that you need to make. Love, Jenn

Kristina P. said...

Prayers coming your way, Kelsey!

Shelley @ SIMPLE Reviews said...

EVERYONE gets like this. Keep your head up, and pray hard!!

Jill said...

Praying for you, specifically that the Lord will help you easily see what He wants you to do regarding your upcoming decisions.
Love your new background!!! Adorable!

Lee said...

I wish I could give you a hug. I completely understand that feeling. I'm aware of myself having those feelings all the time.
I'll pray for you, of course.

Eudea-Mamia said...

Oh Kelsey, I'm so sorry your heart is heavy and hurting tonight. These years you are going through right now are honestly the toughest I can remember. So much pressure to make the "right" decision. Whatever that means.

You're in my prayers tonight dear girl.

tara @ kidz said...

Best wishes and God bless. My prayers are definitely with you while you make these big decisions!

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~Regena~ said...

Praying for you Kelsey. Hugs & Kisses

Lump said...

Never NEVER doubt yourself!! hang in there!

Jill (Sneaky Momma) said...

Oh, yeah, and I love your header! How'd you get it to blink like that? :)