It's been one of those weeks. Do you ever have those? Each day you wake up hoping it's better than the one before only to be met with new challenges and frustrations. It's so easy to lose heart and want to throw in the towel. That's where I was most of last week. For about 3 weeks now, I've made a new commitment to get up by 7:00 and start my day in God's Word. The challenge has been to actually get up (I am NOT a morning person) and then deal with my children and train them. Ironically enough, each week has gotten harder, not easier. My expectations have been shattered and my encouragement has dwindled to the point of complete frustration. Doesn't God want me to have uninterrupted time with Him? Isn't He able to cause my kids to just be quiet for at least 30 minutes so that I can begin the day with the right heart? Why am I battling anger every day? These were just some of the questions I asked myself this week.
So, what were the lessons learned? They came in pieces from different sources. Praise the Lord for His servants who give such encouragement at just the right time. A dear friend came over for lunch and just sat and listened to me. Her counsel was for me to remember that these years don't last forever and that I am in a season. It isn't about how long I spend with the Lord or even what I read. It's about obedience and honoring Him. I must acknowledge Him first (Proverbs 3:6) and not get so caught up in the legalism of crossing "Quiet Time" off my list. This is hard for me. I'm a rule-follower. But living a God-centered life isn't about following all the rules. It's surrendering my will daily (even hourly) to my Lord. Proverbs 16:9 says, "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." It's learning to rest in the knowlege that He is sovereign over my day and has the perfect "to do" list for me. Every circumstance that happens is a result of His hand. I must seek to honor Him through the interruptions, mundane tasks, repetitive words, times of discipline as well as the fun times and times I feel most productive.
What lessons will you learn today? Do you see His sovereign hand in all events of your day? What is on His "to do" list for you?
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