Running is a challenge to say the least. Trying to find the time, motivation and energy to run. This time around my running has been on my own, not running with a group. In a way this obstacle that I knew would be hard has had its own blessing. I found that I wasn't running alone....Jesus has been there every step of the way. Moments I find that I mentally just want to quit...I talk to him, I resite a bible verse and I find his strength...moments of pain...I pray for him to make them go away and he does. People can say oh, that is just simply mind over matter. No it's not....I find so much strength and ability to carry on by just allowing Him to lead me on my run then me trying to accomplish on my own. Th fact that I am 4 days out from running a half marathon that I only started training for 10 weeks ago is a miracle in itself. So everything about this run is to give God all the glory and for being the friend I needed to make this far.
Phillipines 4:13 ...I can do all thing through Christ who gives me strength.
Lord I love you more than words can express..you are everything to me!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Blessing 39: This is Not My Home
There are times when it just seems like so much bad is happening and happening to good people. It saddens me and breaks my heart. Today I read about how the little baby found in the field after the tornado died. Her grandmother had to decided to take her off life support....how horrific is that????? This little girls family died in the tornados. Her grandmother said her only comfort was that they were all together now. I cried as I read her story of her recapping her grandchilds final moments and last breath.
Several weeks ago there was a family in our area whose house burnt down. They had 8 children and three died in the fire. The rest of the family has been in the hospital. All of them our out except the mom, she is still in ICU. I drive past there home at least twice a week and my heart hurts for them. I see the three crosses in their front yard and it just seems unthinkable to have your child or children taken away.
It makes me frustrated at times, I don't understand, but I know I am not suppose to understand.
I believe and never doubt even in times of not understanding...everything is done so that God is given glory. We may not see how but we are to turn to Jesus in the moments of sadness and grief and just let Him do what he so willing wants to do. Heal your heart, help you understand that He will carry those who are hurting the most.
But the one thing that I find the most comfort in is knowing, this home we have on earth is not our home. This world of evil, pain,sadness, and hurt will end and God will fulfill his promise. The clouds will part, the trumpets will sound and our Lord And Savior will return. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess....you are Lord. I can tell you I can't wait for that day. Jesus came to the earth to overcome death...so that we don't have to live forever in a world of evil. We have to trench through it now but our reward is coming.
In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2 NASB)
A song by Jeremy Camp called Overcome has been on my play list lots lately. I thought I would share.
Click here
Several weeks ago there was a family in our area whose house burnt down. They had 8 children and three died in the fire. The rest of the family has been in the hospital. All of them our out except the mom, she is still in ICU. I drive past there home at least twice a week and my heart hurts for them. I see the three crosses in their front yard and it just seems unthinkable to have your child or children taken away.
It makes me frustrated at times, I don't understand, but I know I am not suppose to understand.
I believe and never doubt even in times of not understanding...everything is done so that God is given glory. We may not see how but we are to turn to Jesus in the moments of sadness and grief and just let Him do what he so willing wants to do. Heal your heart, help you understand that He will carry those who are hurting the most.
But the one thing that I find the most comfort in is knowing, this home we have on earth is not our home. This world of evil, pain,sadness, and hurt will end and God will fulfill his promise. The clouds will part, the trumpets will sound and our Lord And Savior will return. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess....you are Lord. I can tell you I can't wait for that day. Jesus came to the earth to overcome death...so that we don't have to live forever in a world of evil. We have to trench through it now but our reward is coming.
In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2 NASB)
A song by Jeremy Camp called Overcome has been on my play list lots lately. I thought I would share.
Click here
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