As you start reading this blog you will realize I wrote it back in April. Not sure why I never published, except that there was no scripture and prayer at the end of it. So, it just sat here unfinished. Today I’m finishing it. Someone may need it today…
It’s happens (being undone)…. And so much can come into it. Rob, my late husband’s bday is April 9th… this year it landed on Easter and this year on the 28th he’s now been in Heaven for 6 years…. And l’m undone! In addition I have a dear friend with a brain tumor diagnosis, another friend whose been in the hospital over two weeks, a third friend back in the hospital who has been in and out for over 18 months, another friend whose husband is battling cancer and having urgent prayer requests…. And yet it’s Easter and all we love to celebrate about our Risen Lord. And I’m undone … Satan loves for it all to be too much!! Praise for the Peter’s of this world who say “let me help”, or “just come to service with me” or “just put your feet up and relax” or just hold you and say “I hope you feel secure” (what my guy did yesterday!) It takes a village and I’m so grateful that we have our God fearing loving village. Loving husbands, parents, fiends… cups of Diet Coke (I may have to go get some fancy coffee drink today… I’m out of good coffee creamer!!) – but I’m focusing on gratitude instead of all that has me undone, and guess what … just like that gratitude has flipped my brain! My tears are dried up and I’m ready to dig back into work. Ready to help the next soul who is walking in the “satan’s working hard on me today shoes”.
Be vulnerable and share with someone you trust, someone loving who will come along side you with the warmth of the Lord and be there for you. Help you to be grateful and flip your brain from undone to ready for your next thing.
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” I Cor 15:58
God does not waste what we go through and neither does he waste what we do for others. Hugs my friends.
Father, help us to realize that when we minister to others you redeem that for Your glory and our good. Maybe we rest in Your loving arms and be aware of the precious people in our lives that bring us comfort then may we look for opportunity to minister to others. Amen
Grace Under Pressure 