Reflections I
It’s time for a new journal. It was interesting to see my heart/life in a big picture, holistic sort of way. The last 6 months focused mostly on the struggle and agony of being a single mom. I had been talking to Him about John 12:25 “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” I told Him that I hated my life and for all I cared, He could have it, but I thought He’d be getting the short end of the stick. That didn’t seem to bother Him. What really blessed me this morning is the big picture of His heart for me. Repeatedly, and little did I see it until I just reveiwed the whole thing, this is His response:
2/26/05
My grace is sufficient for you. My grace is more than enough for you. My grace is enough and so much more. You are so much stronger than you think. I am your strength. You are ok. I won’t abandon or neglect you. I’ve got you covered.4/15/05
Understand that you don’t have control even when you think you do. Lean into, rely on Me. Pause and talk to Me throughout the day. It’s not their fault. You can’t have your way - that’s not what freedom is. Your life is not your own. It’s Mine. I will take care of you and them.4/19/05
I Corinthians 6:19-20 You are not your own. You were bought with a price. You belong to Me. You are Mine.5/16/05
My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in (your) weakness. 2 Cor. 12:9 You are weak and vulnerable, but you are safe in My arms. I am carrying you and protecting you. Through, in your weakness, you will see Me come through. I will move through you…
I share this for all other struggling single moms (and who aren’t?) and for anyone else who hates his life in this world. He’ll trade ya.