I'm kinda wishing I would turn off my computer and go to sleep because writing a post at 2:30 am may not be the best thing. Especially coming from someone who has a hard time articulating what she is trying to say when she is completely rested. Thing is, this can't wait. It may not make much sense. You may think I am just going on because I am so tired, but truth is sometimes you can't help but share how amazing our God is. Some things just cannot wait until morning. Well, I guess it is morning. Anyways....you get the point.
What I want to share with you is how I am always in complete awe of Jesus. When you make the most important decision of your life in accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and when you believe that Jesus came on this earth, died for our sins and rose again so we may have eternal life, followed by repentance of your sins, renewal of your spirit and living Christlike, things start to happen. Amazing things.
It's amazing to think God knocks on all our doors, it's just a matter of you letting Him in. How blessed you will be when you do!
One of my friends last week was talking about prayer and obedience. Not too long ago another friend was sharing how she really works on rejoicing in all her wife/mommy duties.
Let me just be honest. Those are both pretty tall orders. May not be for some and God bless you for that. However, for others being obedient is not super easy. Especially as women who are in charge of schedules and a million other duties we are called to. I'm guessing as we mature in Christ being obedient gets easier. As for the rejoicing and housework, I really struggle. I don't know about you, but rejoicing and housework in my opinion should not even be in the same sentence. Well, that is how I felt last week anyways.
My heart has been pretty heavy recently about many things. However, nothing that God has not met me at. Since there has been something very heavy on my heart and mind today I decided to pray heavily throughout my day. I'm not great at praying, it's something I am working on, but today God heard many prayers from me. All throughout the day. Then this evening as I was cleaning the back of the house I started to feel that "complaining Terra" coming out. It all started as I was cleaning the bathroom. My mind went right to my friend....I was cleaning the sink, then the floor, then the toilet. Having a six year old does not make cleaning the toilet any fun let me tell you! However, since God had been listening to my prayers all day, I thought the least I could do is stop and rejoice. Rejoice in the fact that I have a bathroom to clean up. Rejoice in the fact that I have a six year old son to clean up after. Rejoice in the fact that my job to take care of my home and family is one of the many great blessings God has given to me.
As I went on with my night, I couldn't stop thinking about this thing that was heavy on my heart. I kept praying for God to help me think of a verse that would comfort me. Nothing. Nothing came to mind. However, since my friends powerful word "obedient" has been weighing on my heart....I prayed and just gave it to Him and knew I would wait patiently for His response. Sometimes we can wait forever for things and we may not see them this side of eternity and then there are the things that are answered within hours. I crawled into bed, turned the lights on and opened up my computer. There was an email from a friend. She felt led to share a verse and prayed for me and our family and told me to look up a verse. The first amazing part of this story is how we reconnected. Too long to share, but God had his hand in it. The second amazing part is, that verse comforted me for tomorrow's cardiologists appointment with the kids. BUT then it took me to two, not one, but two more verses that led me directly to scripture on the very same subject that was weighing on my heart throughout the day!!.. Not the appointment, rather the other thing that i was praying for God to help me think of a verse. Is that not amazing!! I knew I could of went on to the computer and typed in the subject I needed help with, but it was very important to me that I was not being fed by own desire. Did not want to get sent to the wrong verse. I really needed Gods clear guidance on this one, it was extremely important and HE provided yet once again! When you are blessed with Children you realize you never knew that you could experience such a deep love. When you have a relationship with Christ the level of "deep love" takes on a new meaning. Comfort like this can not be found by anything here on earth. Everything else brings temporary comfort, yes it does, but not the same as eternal comfort. Promise there is a difference!
I realize for those of you who even made it to this point are thinking, "really, is that it?" YES, that is it. I'm here to share our GOD is so amazing. He answers prayers. His love is so deep that it is beyond our own comprehension. Pray. Be obedient. Then you will see Gods amazing love!
AND must we not forget, rejoice in all you do. Feel blessed for having the opportunity to show your family how much you are grateful to be able to take care of them and your home. Lastly, I'm always feeling so grateful for my amazing relationships God blesses me with, so thank you to all those who are always encouraging me! We are called to encourage and love one another. Bless someone today with your love and encouraging words, you never know what they are going through!!!
Okay..time for bed. Have about 2 hours before I wake up for the day.
Please pray for tomorrows appointment. Pray for Gods wisdom as the doctors look at all the test. Also, please pray nothing is urgent and that we get to be home for the Holidays.
Thank you yet again, for reading my ramblings...
God bless!
