My life isn't without the absence of troubles.
I promise you, I'm in over my head. Way over my head.
I feel like someone swimming, treading water, in rough seas, and every so often something comes by like a bully at a pool and pushes me under.
When I think about all that is going on, I sing, I remember the Word's of God, and I just keep going and hold my breath as the water and troubles try to take me down.
In our old house I literally had scripture written on pieces of paper, index cards. The one of above the toilet was this:
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
I have literally read it 1000s of times. And I remember it when things get too tough, I say... God, give me Your peace.
When I think I am not strong enough to deal with whatever is next, I remember this:
2 Cor 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Most days I don't even know how I am getting through them. Today it was another phone call, another decision.
I have no power at home but there are worse things. I promise you, I can go to a warm place whether it's a hotel or a family member's house, and I am pretty sure I have 100s of people I could call to stay at their house.
So yes, this life is not without trouble, but most importantly it is filled with more love than I deserve.
I will remember this scripture too
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20
This world may be filled with trouble, but it is filled with love, and that's life I choose to live.
I promise you, I'm in over my head. Way over my head.
I feel like someone swimming, treading water, in rough seas, and every so often something comes by like a bully at a pool and pushes me under.
When I think about all that is going on, I sing, I remember the Word's of God, and I just keep going and hold my breath as the water and troubles try to take me down.
In our old house I literally had scripture written on pieces of paper, index cards. The one of above the toilet was this:
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
I have literally read it 1000s of times. And I remember it when things get too tough, I say... God, give me Your peace.
When I think I am not strong enough to deal with whatever is next, I remember this:
2 Cor 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Most days I don't even know how I am getting through them. Today it was another phone call, another decision.
I have no power at home but there are worse things. I promise you, I can go to a warm place whether it's a hotel or a family member's house, and I am pretty sure I have 100s of people I could call to stay at their house.
So yes, this life is not without trouble, but most importantly it is filled with more love than I deserve.
I will remember this scripture too
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Romans 16:20
This world may be filled with trouble, but it is filled with love, and that's life I choose to live.
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