Today I took my sweet little cat, Fraidy, to the vet and found that the source of her recent weight loss was due to "tape worms". (I know... I'm the worst Cat Mom on the planet) During the discussion with the vet I was informed that when an animal has tape worms they can eat everything in sight and receive little to no nutrition because those "nasty worms" are taking it all.
After leaving the vet I began to think how there are "tapeworms" in my life too. Stop laughing - They are NOT stealing my calories that's for sure but they can block or steal my joy and my intimacy with Christ Jesus. Some of these "tapeworms" are jealousy, resentment, sense of entitlement, self-pity and well I could probably go on for days. If I allow any of these "tapeworms" to enter my life - regardless of how much I study the bible, pray and go to church I can be losing some of the blessed nutrients that God has for me. These spiritual nutrients help me to stay healthy, joyful and intimate with Christ. So, whenever I feel one of the above emotions sneaking in I - have to turn to my favorite bible verse and ask Jesus to take away the "tapeworm" and feel me with his wonderful word.
This is my prayer today:
Jesus, Thank you first for taking good care of fraidy today. I know that you love each of your creatures the same and she is just the sweetest little companion and I love her very much. Thank you lord for not letting my procrastination harm her.
But more so dear lord, I am asking that you remove the tapeworms in my life Lord. Please allow each and every morsel that you intend for me to make it was to my heart. Let each one nourish me and help me to grow into the strong, passionate, loving and godly woman that you created me to be. Jesus, I realize that I have come a long way and that I have SOOO far to go and I'm asking you today Lord to help me resist the temptations of this world to assume your heart for others and to look to your example for life and not that of this world.
Thank you Jesus for the amazing life that you have given me!!
"I can not count all the ways that you have blessed my life - All I know is that you came and made beauty from my MESS"... Aiyisha Woods
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