The day begins with
one of the most annoying sounds created.
The tempting option to hit snooze tempts exists as I lean over to stop
the noise. Events, appointments, work
and life outnumber the hours of this day.
Then, I realize without hitting feet to the floor, nothing will get
done. I lose precious time while
debating to rise. Can I just call in
sick for the day?
~JUST SAY JESUS
Okay, up and at it,
the coffee pot quits working, the kids refuse to move the morning along and the
van sits on E! Time becomes my enemy,
refusing to cooperate during such a time as this. Chores need be completed before this family
steps foot out the door: dishes in the
dishwasher, laundry folded, beds made and lunches packed. Yet, one child remains in pajamas snuggled
tightly in a blanket and the other sits nose in gaming system. Somehow in the middle of the night both
children lost the ability to hear because my voice directs without any action
following. Can I just gain some control
here?
~JUST SAY JESUS
Somehow kids arrived
at their destination on time. All is
well, for a moment. News comes via a
phone call that illness struck a loved one.
Another call informs of tragedy affecting a loved one. As I drive along, I notice a homeless,
struggling mother. The radio announces
another shooting, drug bust and robbery of an innocent family. In all this, I recall the suffering of a dear
friend. Each event weighs heavily on my
heart. Can I just take all the pain
away?
~JUST SAY JESUS
The day continues in
continuous prayer. My momentary troubles
pale in comparison to the sufferings unveiled this morning. While driving home, I recall the day’s events
and count each blessing one by one.
Then, I enter my home and clock in for the evening shift. Homework awaits, dinner hasn’t even began,
showers need taken, laundry accumulated AGAIN, dishes reappeared by the sink
and the coffee pot still in need of repair.
Bedtime cannot come quick enough.
Can I retire yet?
~JUST SAY JESUS
Head hits the pillow
a few hours later than desired. Thoughts
race and relaxation feels so distant. My
mouth opens, but no words come. I cannot
find the words to pray. Be it exhaustion
or escalating emotions; the heaviness of my heart cannot be expressed. The minor struggles of the day matter
nothing; yet, while in the moment, I allowed them to overtake and cause
anxiety. If only my eyes could remain
open all day long to see every single blessing – they would outnumber any trial
faced. . .
Continuous prayer
keeps eyes open. The weight of this
world can be heavy; thankfully, we have a Savior that carried it ALL to His
grave. He rose from the dead and made a
trip here to share the goodness awaiting us in Heaven. Through our lives, He desires to complete a
good work within you to further His Kingdom.
Then, once all is complete, trust remained throughout, faith
strengthened each day and a relationship matured to desired level. . .He brings
you Home. Call to Him Who protects,
saves, loves, guides and heals. Just one
Name is strong enough. . .
~JUST SAY JESUS!
Keep praying harder
than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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