It's not about you...

I am fighting discouragement today. 

But I know God is with me.  He is here.  He will grant me strength.  I need to focus on Him.  Not frustrations.  Or circumstances.  Not past hurts I can't seem to completely let go of. Just him.

A friend just posted this on FB:

The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he has given me victory.
Psalm 118:14 NLT

His encouragement is everywhere if we are looking for it.  That you Father that you are my victory.

A book was brought to mind this week. The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren.  Years ago we did it has a Sunday School class.  It starts out with the thought- "It's not about you." That's what I keep hearing in my head today. Its about so much more.  And most important about God.  What can I do for him today.  All the other stuff I just need to "Let it go..."