As we walk through this life, we will go through situations that we will not love, and seasons that we will not enjoy. Life will not be a bed of roses just because we are living our lives for the cause of Christ. Wow, what an opening statement, Right? Well, even though it is true, it doesn't have to be so gloomy. There is light at the end of the tunnel. After all, Jesus is the light of the world :)
But before we get to the "light at the end of the tunnel", let's talk about the journey a little while. There are things in this life that are considered as "normal stresses of life". Everything from keeping up with our finances, deadlines at work, to even our kids moving off to college. There are "stresses" in our life that we can not get around. And with our oldest daughter moving off to college very recently, this subject hits home.
There are couple of different things to look at and consider when you reflect on this topic. One, is that life can get so busy very quickly, and we must periodically evaluate what we are allowing in our life. Are these situational stresses necessary, or are there adjustments that we can make to be better stewarts of our time, our family and most of all, our walk with Christ? It's very easy for us to be so passionate about what we do, deadicated to all we do, (or even just plainly be work-a-holics) that we take on too much and before we realize it, there is so much going on that we can not keep up. Have you ever felt that feeling like you are drowning with everything going on around you? I have. I have had seasons of taking on way to much at one time and then realizing that I had been living everyday with my panic button stuck in over drive. It wore me out ! Thankfully there is a solution.
Then there are the obvious issues of life that we will go through. We have them at every stage in life. There are the times when are kids are small and you have to have your eye on them every second or they might bring down the house on top of everyone.(Don't worry, that won't last forever) Then there are sports and other extra cirricular things that they want to do. We are running from here to there constantly, all the way through school juggeling that with work, obligations at church or other places that you have obligated yourself for and there are relationships, everyday. There is also college with our precious ones leaving home; and then later in life, there is even a strong probabilty that we will be taking care of our parents at some point in our lives.
There are situations that will be in our lives, in every season in our lives. It is a given. But here is that light that was mentioned earlier. We are going to go through these things in life, no matter who or where we are. But the common denominator is that we can go to God in prayer and in the Word daily and HE will give us strength and wisdom to do all that we have to do.
Let's see what the word says about spending time with God.
Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
John 14:27
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and
heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be
troubled or afraid.
Proverbs 1:33
But all who listen to me will live in peace,
untroubled by fear of harm.”
untroubled by fear of harm.”
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the
weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Friend the Lord is always present to lead and guide us through every season of our life. In every situation. There are no exclusions. We only have to give time to Him daily so that He can lead and instruct us. Give the Lord a little of your time each day, and you will be amazed at what He will help you through. Give Him the opportunity to lead and give you direction...... He is your light at the end of the tunnel!
Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you that You not only saved us, but You are our Provider, Comforter and Source of Strength. Help us all, to remember to give You a some of our time everyday so that You can lead, guide and direct our paths in the way that you want us to go. And we will know that You will always comfort us and refresh us while in Your Presence. We thank you for loving and caring for us everyday, In Jesus Name - Amen
Blessings friend, Have a great day !!
