Journal Reflection

Jonah 1:1–3 reminds me of how God spoke to Jonah and asked him to go to Nineveh to preach His word. Instead of obeying, Jonah ran in the opposite direction—to Tarshish—trying to flee from the presence of the Lord.

This brings Psalm 139:7 to my mind: “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?” God is everywhere. He sees everything. He hears what we say, and He knows what is in our hearts.

Lately, I have been struggling within my spirit. I have felt judged by many people. One reason is that I often share my private struggles and family issues openly. Others may face similar challenges, but they choose not to share them, and in that, they show wisdom. I realize now that foolishness is not from God, yet I allowed foolishness to creep into my life. Because of that, I am experiencing the consequences of what I have sown.

As we celebrated the birth of Jesus yesterday, I am reminded that through His birth, death, and resurrection, we are given the gift of new life—a born-again experience.

From this moment onward, I want the Spirit of Christ to work deeply within me. I desire to overcome the spirit of foolishness and grow in wisdom through Him. Instead of lying to cover things I should not share, I choose silence and discernment. I will no longer share unnecessary information.

I trust that God hears me and that He has already taken care of this issue.

Thank You, Lord, for Your wisdom, guidance, and protection.