"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." - André Gide.

You put too much pressure on yourself. And the thing is everyone sees this except you. That's the one thing I want to say to you - rest in God. Rest in God.

Sister Aloysius, Bree Van de Kamp, Martha - I know you and no matter how hard I try I don't know how to not be you.

But I know my Savior, who sought me, who bought me, who carried me to His banqueting table when I was completely lost. I know His majestic whispers. I know that it is His kindness that brought me to repentance. I know that however far I have strayed, however alone I may feel, He is still right by my side.

Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul.

http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/ten-big-daily-reminders

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Have yet to see these abstract concepts become the realest thing I know upon waking up on any given morning.

Oy.

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matt 5:47,48

chances to thank Him this monday morning

I was made to praise You
I was made to glorify Your Name
In every circumstance to find a chance to thank You

I was made to love You
I was made to worship at Your Feet
And to obey You Lord, I was made for You