"... and He shall give you another Comforter..." - John 14:16Its been a long, tiring week as things fell apart around me, and as I've pushed myself to meet several deadlines, sometimes getting up before the sun and often working until I fell into bed at night...
YES, I'm a procrastinator, but lately I've become aware of something: I LIKE it this way! Deadlines are good for me. Pressure is good for me. Yet sometimes, after a long push, there's often a harsh letdown....
I experienced the letdown this last weekend. It was supposed to be a weekend of refreshment. One without the kids... and at first... everything ran smoothly.. and then the car broke down!
My initial attitude.. was "God... Please just give us a break already...what are you trying to teach us?"....
Of course now, after a quick self evaluation...I'm thankful to God for surrounding me with the Holy Spirit and my family of friends... all of whom, helped me remember what's really important!
In the midst of the storm...I remembered my "soul-mothering" list, a mental log of things that nurture me, make me feel whole, warm my heart and heal my spirit. I like to think the Holy Spirit works along beside me in this process of soothing and renewing. He reminds me of my JOY in the middle of a battle.
And He came through for me again this weekend, when I was faced with a particularly sticky situation after that long week of struggling... I was able to put my frustration aside, remember His blessings, spend quality time with friends I love dearly, and feel peace in Christ Jesus.
Spirit of the living God...fall afresh on me...
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