I
am thinking this morning of the struggling and obstacles that seem to never
end. Even blessed answers to years of
prayer present new problems. I am coming
to believe that these struggles, how we overcome the obstacles, is the point
really. Because life is what it is, you
never reach an end, until you reach the
end. There are financial issues, health
issues, unsaved loved ones, on and on.
So I am finding, the point must be in how I tackle, look at, deal with
these things.
It
changes my perspective some. When I look
at a situation seeking to find Him in it, whatever that looks like for the
given circumstances, I become more sensitive to His rod and staff. In taking up our cross daily, things are
bound to get bloody. The trick is not to
bleed all over everyone else, keep it between He and I. There is a sweetness that takes place when
just He and I fellowship and tackle something together. The relationship grows deeper, more precious.
I
do know however, this is not that secretive, gotta look good so put on a smile
thing. There are times when we need to
share with another believer. The Word
teaches this. "Rejoice with those
who rejoice, weep with those who weep." Romans 12:15. But running from friend to friend frantically
when we struggle, often-times just leaves us weary and empty and friends the same. All we really needed to do was go to the
Fountain and be filled.
I
am trying to process the last 7 years and am finding that more and more it
really wasn't about money, or even provision.
It was about relationships, and the lessons I learned I will never
forget. Because we probably couldn't
tell you many of the amounts of money needed, but we sure could tell you those
who helped us, often-times sacrificially.
The love shown shakes you down to your core, and you know that God was
in it. Only He can repay, you know you
will never be able to.
I'm
still learning from all that's happen, and will continue to learn from what's
happening now. It's a process, a
journey, and I think, as I said, the Journey's the point.
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