One of THOSE Days
It's been "one of those days." You know the kind, when everything manages to go wrong one way or other. My prayers seemed to bounce off the ceiling; my sniffles have solidified so that now my sinuses feel like they're filled with cement (I've become a "blockhead," LOL); my house spent the day messing itself up; I went shopping but forgot what I was supposed to buy; my computer had a meltdown, and I only made things worse when trying to "fix" it; I had the mother of all headaches... and I had not slept last night so was pretty well zombified all day.
I am so thankful for days like today.
"What?" you exclaim, "Are you nuts?!"
Perhaps, but consider this: it is precisely on the worst days, one like I had today, that we really lean on the everlasting arms of our Savior. When we are at the end of our endurance, we are ready to rely on the Strength of our Redeemer. When our resources are exhausted, we can better appreciate the Riches poured out before us by our bountiful Father in Heaven.
It felt like God was far away today, but I've learned not to trust my feelings. In faith, I know He was right here all along... and hearing every word. My prayers were not well said this day, but He reads my heart. I was discouraged, but it was a "surface" condition. Deep down, I rest on the bedrock of God's promises and the knowledge of His unconditional love. All is well, even when I'm not.
My computer is back up and running. We had a delicious, easy to prepare meal I had never cooked before - fennel baked with ham and three cheeses. The house is still a disaster. My headache is better, but I'm still a blockhead. The "human condition" is my lot, and today it has not been especially good... but as the words of one of my favorite hymns go, "It is well with my soul!" I find it comforting that even though my distresses and discouragements are petty (indeed, very petty!) Jesus knows and cares about them. That is amazing and wonderful to me.
I am also pleasantly surprised that writing this has a very positive effect. Visiting with you and opening my heart to you is like sharing oneself with an old and trusted friend. You have become that to me. Hard to really explain. I know who some of you are, others, of course, I have no idea about... yet , I feel a connection, and it warms the heart.
I am so thankful for days like today.
"What?" you exclaim, "Are you nuts?!"
Perhaps, but consider this: it is precisely on the worst days, one like I had today, that we really lean on the everlasting arms of our Savior. When we are at the end of our endurance, we are ready to rely on the Strength of our Redeemer. When our resources are exhausted, we can better appreciate the Riches poured out before us by our bountiful Father in Heaven.
It felt like God was far away today, but I've learned not to trust my feelings. In faith, I know He was right here all along... and hearing every word. My prayers were not well said this day, but He reads my heart. I was discouraged, but it was a "surface" condition. Deep down, I rest on the bedrock of God's promises and the knowledge of His unconditional love. All is well, even when I'm not.
My computer is back up and running. We had a delicious, easy to prepare meal I had never cooked before - fennel baked with ham and three cheeses. The house is still a disaster. My headache is better, but I'm still a blockhead. The "human condition" is my lot, and today it has not been especially good... but as the words of one of my favorite hymns go, "It is well with my soul!" I find it comforting that even though my distresses and discouragements are petty (indeed, very petty!) Jesus knows and cares about them. That is amazing and wonderful to me.
I am also pleasantly surprised that writing this has a very positive effect. Visiting with you and opening my heart to you is like sharing oneself with an old and trusted friend. You have become that to me. Hard to really explain. I know who some of you are, others, of course, I have no idea about... yet , I feel a connection, and it warms the heart.
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