(Written on December 28th) It was
JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS
I was awakened this morning with the haunting, unbearable burden for those whom I love, those whom I have not heard from this Christmas. Hoping they are safe… Cried and PRAYED. Gave them to the Lord – AGAIN.
I was supposed to come out to my son-in-law’s church this morning for worship practice. After all, that is one of the main reasons I moved over 1300 miles this last year. It was so foggy, I couldn’t see the trees in my own yard! PRAYED. Decided it wasn’t safe to venture out on the 60 mile drive. Trusting the Lord in His leading.
Because I didn’t make it to practice, we will lead worship tomorrow with little to no practice. So, I waited it out, and after the winds came, and the rains began, I made my trek this afternoon. Usually a one hour drive, I arrived nearly 2 hours later. (Side note: You know Texas is having weather when the flow of traffic is 40 in an 80!) PRAYED. Thankful I made it safe, and God will be the Strength in our weakness tomorrow, making up where we are lacking.
Then, I had some personal business to attend to. Should’ve taken 10 minutes. Here I am, after 53 minutes, after computer froze and nearly crashed, and the work is not even begun. PRAYED. Computer finally rebooted, and seems no worse for the wear. Sighed a sigh of relief, and Rejoiced! So, here I am, writing this, instead of getting frustrated.
THE DAY IS NOT OVER
There is still work to be done, business to be attended to, and I’m sure more hurdles to climb – as opposed to jumping over them… My hurdles, obstacles, and bumps in the road are seldom ones I can jump over! More like crawl over! But each obstacle seems to give me the exercise that I need to be strong enough to get over the next one!
WHAT’S A GIRL TO DO?
Learn! Live, love, laugh, and learn. Some days are harder than others, and we will be addressing that a lot in the days to come. But every day has a few things in common:
1 – My weakness and lack of ability to overcome most circumstances on my own
2 – The avenue of prayer! I can talk to God, Who knows ALL things, and let Him do the worrying – not that He worries, but He fixes! I love that I can talk to Him, and even if I don’t yet have all the answers, I know He hears me!
3 – Choices. Every circumstance, every day is full of multiple choices. Waking up exhausted and burdened, should I just stay in bed today, and cry about what’s going on that I have no control over? Sure is tempting! Should I wear and pack this – or that? Should I eat healthy in spite of my depression & self-pity – or comfort binge? Should I drive in the fog to meet my commitment, or perhaps seek some wisdom? Every day we are faced with choices – Choose LIFE! Choose PRAYER! Choose to Rejoice! HOW???
REMEMBER
God has a plan. He always has a plan. His ways are not our ways, and THIS TOO SHALL PASS! It’s all part of your story, and if it’s worth laughing about later, it’s worth laughing about it now!