Today I was talking to a friend about life. This friend made the comment, "hang in there." This statement frustrates me. Mostly because my the time I am willing to tell someone I am not doing well, I don't have the strength to 'hang in there.'
I don't have any great story today....but as I thought about this my heart ached for all of you who are trying to 'hang in there'. My encouragement today is to tell you to stop. Stop trying. It's not your job to hang in there. God has you in the palm of His mighty hand and does not need you to be strong. He has more than enough strength to hang on to you. So let go and let your Father hang on to you....He will not let go.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Foundation
Lily has been waking up every morning at 6. I know it is too early but I am treasuring our "make-up" time together. She is so inquisitive about each step. This morning she was particularly taken by the foundation. She wanted to know why we put it on first. I explained that it covers imperfections and also helps keep all of our other make up on for the entire day. She loved it, not as much as lip gloss of course!
On the way to work I was thinking about our sweet time together. The Lord prompted me with a question "have you laid your spiritual foundation this morning?" hmm. My life is founded solely and wholey on my Savior, but I do not remember that daily. I may take time to put foundation on my face, but forget to rake time to be thankful for His foundation in my life. His foundation not only hides imperfections, it make them disappear completely under the love and Salvation of His Son Jesus. How is your foundation this morning?
On the way to work I was thinking about our sweet time together. The Lord prompted me with a question "have you laid your spiritual foundation this morning?" hmm. My life is founded solely and wholey on my Savior, but I do not remember that daily. I may take time to put foundation on my face, but forget to rake time to be thankful for His foundation in my life. His foundation not only hides imperfections, it make them disappear completely under the love and Salvation of His Son Jesus. How is your foundation this morning?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Hats
It is going to be a beautiful day!
Next to my front door, there are four hats hanging on the wall. These hats belonged to four men who were precious to my life. The other day, Claire took my dad's cowboy hat off the wall and put it on. She looked adorable! I looked at her and in a blink all I could focus on what whose hat she was wearing. I was overwhelmed by sweet memories and peace.
I wonder today, when I am doing My Fathers work, do I disappear? Can my motives and selfihness be taken over by whose work I am doing? Wouldn't it be sweet if all we wanted people to see was WHOSE hat we were wearing instead of how great we looked wearing it?
Next to my front door, there are four hats hanging on the wall. These hats belonged to four men who were precious to my life. The other day, Claire took my dad's cowboy hat off the wall and put it on. She looked adorable! I looked at her and in a blink all I could focus on what whose hat she was wearing. I was overwhelmed by sweet memories and peace.
I wonder today, when I am doing My Fathers work, do I disappear? Can my motives and selfihness be taken over by whose work I am doing? Wouldn't it be sweet if all we wanted people to see was WHOSE hat we were wearing instead of how great we looked wearing it?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Snooze
Morning! This morning I hit the snooze button once or three times! I was just sleepy! When I did hop up I had to hurry around and run out the door....
How often do I do this with Gods calling on my life? I hear Him asking but I just keep hitting the snooze. Lord after I... And I really need to do ....first I will Lord just give me a few more minutes. How many times have we hit the snooze on Gods voice? Maybe we should stop, hop up and do what He has asked....
How often do I do this with Gods calling on my life? I hear Him asking but I just keep hitting the snooze. Lord after I... And I really need to do ....first I will Lord just give me a few more minutes. How many times have we hit the snooze on Gods voice? Maybe we should stop, hop up and do what He has asked....
Monday, October 4, 2010
Just
Last night we were playing outside. On the way up the hill lily stopped and said "daddy I just need to let you carry me"
As I watched John hold my tiny girl I ached to be as needy for my Father as she is for hers. I love that she needed to "let" him carry her. If I would let go of my selfish pride, I could ask my Father to do the same, and He would.
As I watched John hold my tiny girl I ached to be as needy for my Father as she is for hers. I love that she needed to "let" him carry her. If I would let go of my selfish pride, I could ask my Father to do the same, and He would.
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