more on the struggle
I have decided that Tuesdays will be the Blog updating day. However, due to the fact that I am going to be out until Noon tomorrow, I decided I would do the Blog today.
First, I want to a special Hi to Jerry. He never posts, but he says I always enjoy the ‘Soap Opera of Mel’s Life’. So Hi to you Jerry.
Ok…this weekend was pretty good. It was busy, got to meet a lot of new people. Which is always a nice thing.
I think today I will talk about how my struggle with trusting God. It is funny, because I know for a fact that God has me in His hands and that He is guiding my life. Though, it is the same thing…there are times when I get so frustrated and look at situations and think, ‘How in the world is this what God wants for me?’ God is gracious and gentely reminds me of things He has shown me. My favorite thing was, ‘How many more things do I have to show you in order for you to trust me?’
That is huge! When things look bleak, I think there is NO way that this could be what God is really wanting me to do. I am reminded of Sarah and Abraham. It is amazing how one Bible story has really impacted me. I pray, “Ok, God, I trust You. I will just wait.” ACK…Whomever said patience is a virtue, wasn’t kidding. Honestly, I will tell you…I HATE IT. Not my idea of an easy life.
I was talking to a friend the other day about a situation where, if I had my way I would pick the easy route and just not deal with it. I am actually pretty good at the whole denial and suppression thing. Amazingly enough, I have done it most of my life.
However, this might sound silly...I am not allowed to. God won’t let me take the easy way out. Sooo, of course I get mad and frustrated, cry a little. Though, at the same time, I step back and I say ‘Ok, God, it isn’t in my hands anymore.” AS if it really ever was. (Deborah said that-he he).
I know that a lot of this might be similar to previous Blogs, however it is a HUGE issue that God is working on in my life. Breaking down my will, showing me my sin and having His be the one I live by. I have said this before. Be careful what you pray for, you just might get it.
Ok kids…see you next Tuesday.
First, I want to a special Hi to Jerry. He never posts, but he says I always enjoy the ‘Soap Opera of Mel’s Life’. So Hi to you Jerry.
Ok…this weekend was pretty good. It was busy, got to meet a lot of new people. Which is always a nice thing.
I think today I will talk about how my struggle with trusting God. It is funny, because I know for a fact that God has me in His hands and that He is guiding my life. Though, it is the same thing…there are times when I get so frustrated and look at situations and think, ‘How in the world is this what God wants for me?’ God is gracious and gentely reminds me of things He has shown me. My favorite thing was, ‘How many more things do I have to show you in order for you to trust me?’
That is huge! When things look bleak, I think there is NO way that this could be what God is really wanting me to do. I am reminded of Sarah and Abraham. It is amazing how one Bible story has really impacted me. I pray, “Ok, God, I trust You. I will just wait.” ACK…Whomever said patience is a virtue, wasn’t kidding. Honestly, I will tell you…I HATE IT. Not my idea of an easy life.
I was talking to a friend the other day about a situation where, if I had my way I would pick the easy route and just not deal with it. I am actually pretty good at the whole denial and suppression thing. Amazingly enough, I have done it most of my life.
However, this might sound silly...I am not allowed to. God won’t let me take the easy way out. Sooo, of course I get mad and frustrated, cry a little. Though, at the same time, I step back and I say ‘Ok, God, it isn’t in my hands anymore.” AS if it really ever was. (Deborah said that-he he).
I know that a lot of this might be similar to previous Blogs, however it is a HUGE issue that God is working on in my life. Breaking down my will, showing me my sin and having His be the one I live by. I have said this before. Be careful what you pray for, you just might get it.
Ok kids…see you next Tuesday.
posted by mel at 11:09 AM
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