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. I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I k .
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
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And if You had not loved me first
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But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

— sovereign grace
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inspiration · 05/01/2015

Get Out Of That Funk.

Get Out Of That Funk!  |  heartnaturedGuys. Something about this week. My body has felt fatigued, my attitude has been less than lovely — I’ve been in a funk. And while my husband has been the most gracious, I’ve been digging deep to figure out ways to choose positivity, with hopes of being lifted out of this mood. Here’s what I’ve got…

1. Discover some new music; or listen to old favorites. Tunes like Kelly Clarkson’s Invincible or Relient K tend to put me in a happy mood. Upbeat or inspirational music can do wonders to brighten up a day. [I usually underestimate it.]

2. Challenge negative thoughts. With positive ones, with gratitude, with God’s Word. This one can seem to fall by the wayside, because I forget the power of talking to myself. I’m great at giving a pep talk or encouraging word to a stranger, but I’m usually silent when it comes to giving those same pep talks to myself. Replace negative thoughts or feelings with Scripture, positive thoughts, and the reality of people in my life that love me.

3. Choose healthier snacks. This has been a bear, because all I’ve wanted to do this week is eat buckets and buckets of salty snacks. But, I can definitely tell that I feel better — mentally and physically — when I choose a banana over a bag of Doritos.

4. Set goals. Being the Queen of To-Do Lists, this one is natural for me. If I don’t write it down, it doesn’t exist. I’ve loved using my Erin Condren planner, and it gives me new purpose to fill in the calendar for the next week, or to write down tasks I’d like to accomplish. Sparking new purpose, that’s a good funk-lifter.

5. Take a step back. This one always helps me when I’m in a funk. In the moment, my feelings seem massive, but when I take a step back, I see a greater picture, and what I’m obsessing over or down about seems smaller. I ask the Lord for help with this, that He would give me eyes to see the bigger picture. To look around at how He’s blessed my life, and be thankful.

6. Speak up. I’ve learned that letting my feelings or frustration [with the funk] get bottled up only results in an explosion of ridiculousness. I sat in J’s lap last night rambling about how I was feeling. Talking my feelings out to a trusted person when I’m feeling them can be super helpful.

7. Serve others. Selflessness — a slingshot out of a slump. Most of the time my funks are the result of self-absorption, so when I take my eyes off of myself, I already feel lighter. It’s not about me. I remind myself.

What are your strategies for staying positive? For getting out of a funk?

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    05/04/2015 at 5:27 am

    I love this advice! Great tips!

  2. Ashley says

    05/04/2015 at 5:23 pm

    Totally there this weekend…and today, as I sit hiding in my room from my crying, teething toddler. (Mommy winning, right?) I take a step back, try for me time, and run to the Bible. Well I run after hiding and being miserable don’t work. The truth is like a balm to my aching weary soul. And in restored enough to make it to bed time. Only 7 more hours. Thank you for this post and reminding me I’m not alone in this!

  3. Chelsea B.E. says

    05/05/2015 at 12:39 pm

    My friend, I can only imagine how you feel (since I don’t have any kids running around). But I know you are strong!! And I admire your instinct to turn to the Bible. You are certainly not alone!

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She sneezed in my face and I think we laughed for She sneezed in my face and I think we laughed for a full minute.
. I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I k .
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

— sovereign grace
realizing lately the sweet grace of an ordinary mo realizing lately the sweet grace of an ordinary moment — Anna’s talking, hearing birds from the living room couch, the smiles in my favorite coffee shop
@kiokeebaptistchurch fam, 1 Corinthians is doing a @kiokeebaptistchurch fam, 1 Corinthians is doing a number on me. Anyone else? 

What a mission + vision. “I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did — Jesus crucified.” (2v2)
Discipleship to me is like making introductions at Discipleship to me is like making introductions at a dinner party. Have you meet this side, this way, this love of God?

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