Does the rebel inside you ever want to come out? Are you like me and being sweet gets wearisome? I mean I want to do it right, I want to love and forgive and serve and… but sometimes, I just want to stomp my foot and yell like Ouiser on Steel Magnolias, “I’m not as sweet as I used to be.” Obedience brings all kinds of good blessings. I know all those things, but sometimes…
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe in him.” Ephesians 1:19 As I sat in disbelief, my life looked like a puzzle that had just been dumped from the box. Over the next weeks and months, I prayed that none of the pieces were missing. Would my family once again be whole? There were times I wondered why I was trying so hard to make…
Most of my life I have lived in fear. It seems when I would get one fear under control, something else would crop up. Somewhere I decided the world was a scary place. Is it nurture or nature? Who knows. What I know is that there are a couple of questions I ask myself when that sinking, jittery feeling of fear envelopes me. What’s the worst that can happen? I’ve had to ask myself this…
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Fear of failure is at the foundation of my buts. Excuses and rationalizations bury many of my hopes and dreams. Do you find yourself with those same struggles? Covering your call, the desires of your heart, and even your spiritual ears with layers of buts and can’ts? I am so tender towards Moses…
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