..."but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." -John 16:33
My 'troubles' are petty compared to the rest of this world. A bad day at home is listening to three cranky children while trying to accomplish the impossible task of laundry and dishes. A bad day in another mom's home is wondering where the food will come from to feed her babies who are crying from hunger. A bad day in my world is finding out I'll have to add more classes if I ever want to graduate on time, even though I plan on staying at home after graduation. A bad day in another mom's home is learning her hours have been cut from her two jobs and she can't afford the rent this month. A bad day in our life is paying all the bills but not being able to do the extra things or take a weekend trip because it's 'tight' this month. In another mom's home, it's living with abuse because she can't afford to leave.
I'm being reminded these last few weeks that, although my God cares for me and wants the best for me, the 'lack' is not the worst. While I struggle with a sick child, a broken dishwasher and a tight budget, a friend of mine is struggling with a baby diagnosed with cancer, and his road to recovery as she prepares to welcome another baby in a few short weeks. Though my tears are pouring down for the stress and uncertainty in my life, even more are pouring out for the mother's around me and far away, with far more on their hearts and minds than I could ever imagine.
My God is great, and greatly to be praised, no matter the circumstances of this life. So 'be of good cheer' and press on. It doesn't last forever. :)
This made me cry. I have been feeling so convicted of the same things lately. Pastor Derek was talking about how people say "God won't give you more than you can handle" and that is a load of crap. God intentionally gives us more than we can handle so that we HAVE to depend on him. XO
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