Am I able?
As I sit and rehearse my seemingly never ending to do list, which ranges from basic to essential tasks, I am left with the overwhelming reality that perhaps I will not be able to meet everyone’s needs. Well, at least in my own strength. Yet the pendulum swings adding to the pressure of meeting the many deadlines, pre-imposed or otherwise. As the overwhelming feeling attempts to hover and create a domino effect of panic and self pity, a still small voice whispers, "why would you want to meet everyone's needs? ...alone". I try to scamper a sensible thought for a sound response but....
A bit ashamed by the answer to that question, because of course as a good Christian women who has tirelessly studied God's word, I should know better. I should know that "Greater is he that is within me, than he that is in the world". I should be giving myself a good dose of "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength". However, even as obvious as this prescription maybe, I find myself leaning on the side of wanting victory in my every attempt to meet the needs of those around me.
How tragic it is that we lose our footing (being weary/tired, frustrated, anxious) in our everyday walk to the desire of fulfilling our plans, meeting the deadlines and check off all our duties. Still the small voice persists, cautioning against leaning on my own judgment and understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight". Now, what a blessed assurance those verses provide, when I choose to call out to the one who is able to carry my entire burden and shelter all yokes. Matthew 11:28-30 states "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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Lord, please forgive my incessant need to do it all on my own, when it is clear that you want to walk with me along life's journey. I do not have to feel inadequate/unable because you ARE ABLE! You are more than able to provide me with the strength I need for my daily tasks, the wisdom I need to teach and lead my children, the patience and grace I need to lovingly guide and correct their every step, the humility to surrender when I need to let go and let the Lord do HIS complete work. Lord, I have been a fool, who often neglect all the insurance and benefits of having a heavenly father as you. Please forgive me, and now redirect me to the path of truth understanding and faith in your abilities. Amen.
A bit ashamed by the answer to that question, because of course as a good Christian women who has tirelessly studied God's word, I should know better. I should know that "Greater is he that is within me, than he that is in the world". I should be giving myself a good dose of "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength". However, even as obvious as this prescription maybe, I find myself leaning on the side of wanting victory in my every attempt to meet the needs of those around me.
How tragic it is that we lose our footing (being weary/tired, frustrated, anxious) in our everyday walk to the desire of fulfilling our plans, meeting the deadlines and check off all our duties. Still the small voice persists, cautioning against leaning on my own judgment and understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight". Now, what a blessed assurance those verses provide, when I choose to call out to the one who is able to carry my entire burden and shelter all yokes. Matthew 11:28-30 states "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. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Lord, please forgive my incessant need to do it all on my own, when it is clear that you want to walk with me along life's journey. I do not have to feel inadequate/unable because you ARE ABLE! You are more than able to provide me with the strength I need for my daily tasks, the wisdom I need to teach and lead my children, the patience and grace I need to lovingly guide and correct their every step, the humility to surrender when I need to let go and let the Lord do HIS complete work. Lord, I have been a fool, who often neglect all the insurance and benefits of having a heavenly father as you. Please forgive me, and now redirect me to the path of truth understanding and faith in your abilities. Amen.
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