Ever notice how different phases of your life bring different levels of happiness, as well as different levels of struggles? Some days/weeks/months/years we sail through life, everything going as we anticipated it would and we feel totally blessed from all the goodness around us.
Then there are those "other times"....I'm sure you know what I'm talking about....
Within a matter of days/weeks/months/years, life throws some major struggles your way and they seem to be hitting you at rapid speed one right after the other. Maybe you have a period of time where things are tough financially, followed by a relationship struggle, followed by the passing of a loved one or friend, followed by struggles with your children, the list could go on and on couldn't it? Right when you think that you can take on no more, it hits you right out of left field and knocks you down once again. Only this time, you're finding that your ability to get back up again just isn't there.
All those struggles within a matter of days/weeks/months/years has taken its toll and your faith is beginning to look more liquid than solid. Then someone says to you "God never gives you more than you can handle" and you realize that you are the worlds weakest Christian because you just can't handle anything anymore.
Been there? Are you there now?? I've certainly been there and can admit that I'm in the midst of that "other" place right now. It's tough having to juggle all of the responsibilities on our plates while maintaining a strong faith isn't it? I sometimes wonder if God's really watching the amount of
what's being dolled out to each person.....I think he put my name on someone elses list...or maybe a few peoples......it's all pretty heavy....
I visited a craft show this weekend and happened upon this stamp from Our Daily Bread. I've heard this quote before but can't say I've recalled it lately. I held the package in my hand and stared at its words...the author of this quote may be unknown, but he/she was certainly full of heavenly inspiration to have captured this one.
The act of prayer is often habitual for me....prayer at a meal, a short pray for another person in need because they mentioned needing it, a prayer to God for rescue (even though we remain in the drivers seat!) It's been a while since I've been knocked to my knees and remained there to cry out to the only rescuer I know....My only source of true strength, comfort, wisdom and guidance come from time spent with God on my knees.
I'm reminded once again of the need for prayer in my life and of total reliance on God in all of my situations. This is often tough for me to remember because I'm the one who often tells myself I can go it alone.....I'm not much help to myself right now and I'm glad God is available for prayer, even in our most difficult time.
Been knocked on your knees lately?? You know what to do.....God's waiting for you.....
Theresa
