While attending a
school party, I received a new name.
While hosting a child’s birthday party, I received another new name. And yet again, while a guest at a company Christmas
party, I received a third new name.
Depending on location
I am Sheree, a child’s mom or my husband’s wife. Any of the names I will gladly answer. I deem it a privilege to be the mother or
wife. You see, years ago, I made the
decision to take on these titles. The
moment I laid eyes on that handsome boy (now husband), my heart melted. I longed for the day to be called his
wife. Since our paths split for years
before converging again, my heart melted all over upon the second meeting; this
time for a blonde hair, blue eyed little guy.
He was six months old and awesome.
Not long after meeting him, I received title number one – mom!
Couple years down the
path and a walk down the aisle gave me title number two – wife! The path to get to this point was rocky to
say the least. But, both of us knew deep
down the place to be was in each other’s arms.
Now, by God’s guiding, we made it through and rest peacefully in each
other’s arms daily. . .
“I think about the
years I spent just passing through. I'd
like to have the time I lost and give it back to you. But you just smile and take my hand. You've been there you understand. It's all part of a grander plan that is
coming true.
Now I'm just rolling home. Into my lover's arms. This much I know is true. That God blessed the broken road. That led me straight to you.” – Rascal Flatts, Bless The Broken Road
Now I'm just rolling home. Into my lover's arms. This much I know is true. That God blessed the broken road. That led me straight to you.” – Rascal Flatts, Bless The Broken Road
Oh, the joys were
not complete just yet. Another little
individual rolled into the picture after two years of trying fertility
treatments. Looking back I know it all
occurred in God’s timing – which is perfect!
I now received title number three – another child’s mom!
A piece still missing,
we trudged along the path. Times
remained rocky and some just down right tough to get through. Without proper tools to fix any problems
arising, we struggled to find peaceful solutions. We just went through daily motions without
meaning.
One day, finding
ourselves between a rock and a hard place, we tried to reach yet again for the
world’s tools. Realizing defeat comes
when we place the world’s armor on, we decided to pitch it and place on God’s
armor. It is then, the path before us
appeared smooth.
Regretting the years
trying it on our own, we approached the cross.
Guess what, my friend? God simply
smiled and took our hand. He understands
and knows the plans ahead. He now could
get to work and do His part each day.
“Yet to all who did
receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to
become children of God— children born not of natural
descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.”
(John 1:12-13)
It is then I
received the greatest title of all – Christ follower. No matter the location in life, this title
remains. It should not be questionable to
others whether to call me by this name or not.
As Christ followers, His light should shine through actions, words and
thoughts wherever we travel. Be it a
basketball game, work, home, volunteer location, gym, etc.; all should see the Light
shining through a following heart.
Maybe the path to
reach the cross looks rocky for you.
Maybe you long to have the title Christ follower, but feel
unworthy. Maybe you are too weak to make
it to the cross. Regardless of the
situation, He waits, smiling and holding out His hand for you. YES, YOU!
His plan for your life is grander than you can imagine. You were created for a purpose and to hold
the title Christ follower.
Come to know Him
more, reach out in surrender and let Him work mightily. Though the broken world will remain, your
path will not be broken! He provides the
only tools which will bring you through anything stronger than you
entered.
Keep praying harder
than the devil can work.
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