CrossRoads

I named my blog CrossRoads as a play off our name but also because I fell like it defines our life as Christians.  At least mine.  Some of my crossroads have been minor, which I think at the moment are inconsequential, but have had an impact that I was not expecting.  I really like the quote "Today matters because tomorrow matters."  Our everyday, seemingly mundane and ordinary, decisions matter because who we decide to be in that moment of conflict or in that circumstance not only can start to define our character, but develop into a habit or mind thought.  It can be positive or negative, healthy or unhealthy.


I have found that in the really big crossroads in my life, I have prayed more, talked more and planned more.  The result isn't always what I was expecting, wanted or was prepared for.  I found I leaned on God through it.


It can be the day-to-day, moment-to-moment decisions that trip us up.  Do I allow that hurt or offense to take root?  Do I allow my frustration about a situation determine my behavior or attitude?  Do I yell and act like a banshee at my children or husband?  You get the picture.  Sometimes, I think the excuses come  to easy to let ourselves off the hook.


In Philippians 2:12b -13: "...continue to WORK out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and act according to His good purpose."


We need to work, intentionally and continually to be Christlike.


  It is called work because it can be hard, frustrating and not something we always want to do.  I need to work on my attitude, unhealthy behavior patterns and what I allow myself to think about.  I need to agree with God's Word about what He says about me and allow that to change my daily crossroads.  


On my mom's side, my gramma is Jewish and my grampa was Italian.  I come from a very long line of over-reactors.  If Dean was late coming home, I had him dead, off the side of the road.  If one of my kids were sick, I'd cry picturing the funeral.  If someone didn't talk to me, they hated me.  The examples are endless and exhausting.


I had to allow what God said about worry to change how I responded at that crossroads.  Did I walk in faith and confidence in my God or let my mind take over and plan my child's funeral?  Did I walk in the insecurity and fear I have known my whole life or did I allow who God said I was change my view?


It has taken me a lot of hard work and transparency before God to change and to become more like Him.  Every day I face that crossroads to continue to work and change or stay put.  Just so you know, God is very patient and willing to wait you out.  


I pray that at whatever crossroads you are facing, big or small, that you will allow God's Word to guide you and change you.  Stand strong and continue working at it.  You rock!


Have a fab day and awesome weekend!
See you on Monday...
xoxo ~ Jodi