easy win
Today I feel tired. And so behind... it seems like I haven't had time to breathe as we prepare this shipment. Trying to plan for the six of us for extended periods of time into the future on the other side of the world where supplies are limited is... errrr... complicated.
Anyhow enough griping.
Needless to day, today my heart has been grumpy too. That is usually how it rolls for me. I have tried to keep my distance from the Word too... sad, I know. But I gotta be honest. All day the Holy Spirit has really been picking on my attitude, and I knew all sorts of conviction and repentance would come when I caved to His leading.
So what happened? My devotional's key points tonight?
1. Assured victory does not mean easy wins.
2. We don't have to win big to win.
See, now you know why I tried to not deal with this... I wanted to feel sorry for myself. I am tired, and wanted a good whine. All. Day. Long. And see He loves me, and just like I am with my kids, He wants the best for me... whining and grumpy is not a good place. I knew that the Word wouldn't cater to my pity party, because He loves me more than that. He has given me victory and He wants me to live in it.
Here are a few more great points from Beth Moore that really brought me out of my pitifulness, and hopefully will speak to your needs as well...
"God is absolutely true to His Word. The end was exactly as God promised, but what we often don't count on is the means." (Who would have thought we would still be here in the states?)
"God often gives us victory that requires blood, sweat, and tears. Why? Because He is practical. When He can bring about a victory and strengthen and mature us all at the same time, He's likely to do it." (Ouch, huh?)
"What comes out of a battle isn't nearly as important as who comes out of a battle." (He is equipping me for what lies ahead in Papua New Guinea.)
"If your family has come out of a serious battle intact, fall on your face and praise your faithful God. The victory is yours." (Some days I feel a little less intact that others, but overall we are stronger as a family than we have ever been.)
So no easy win for Sara. Darn it. ;) This journey will continue to be stressful and exhausting. I will sweat while working hard. I will cry more than ever before in my life. It will hurt. BUT the victory is mine in Jesus.
Anyhow enough griping.
Needless to day, today my heart has been grumpy too. That is usually how it rolls for me. I have tried to keep my distance from the Word too... sad, I know. But I gotta be honest. All day the Holy Spirit has really been picking on my attitude, and I knew all sorts of conviction and repentance would come when I caved to His leading.
So what happened? My devotional's key points tonight?
1. Assured victory does not mean easy wins.
2. We don't have to win big to win.
See, now you know why I tried to not deal with this... I wanted to feel sorry for myself. I am tired, and wanted a good whine. All. Day. Long. And see He loves me, and just like I am with my kids, He wants the best for me... whining and grumpy is not a good place. I knew that the Word wouldn't cater to my pity party, because He loves me more than that. He has given me victory and He wants me to live in it.
Here are a few more great points from Beth Moore that really brought me out of my pitifulness, and hopefully will speak to your needs as well...
"God is absolutely true to His Word. The end was exactly as God promised, but what we often don't count on is the means." (Who would have thought we would still be here in the states?)
"God often gives us victory that requires blood, sweat, and tears. Why? Because He is practical. When He can bring about a victory and strengthen and mature us all at the same time, He's likely to do it." (Ouch, huh?)
"What comes out of a battle isn't nearly as important as who comes out of a battle." (He is equipping me for what lies ahead in Papua New Guinea.)
"If your family has come out of a serious battle intact, fall on your face and praise your faithful God. The victory is yours." (Some days I feel a little less intact that others, but overall we are stronger as a family than we have ever been.)
So no easy win for Sara. Darn it. ;) This journey will continue to be stressful and exhausting. I will sweat while working hard. I will cry more than ever before in my life. It will hurt. BUT the victory is mine in Jesus.
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