My best friend and I just met for coffee, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. How can you not laugh when pastries get in your hair, and coffee spills in your lap?
We were discussing life...yes life. And I know it can be such a broad subject, but it got me thinking...
I was sitting in on a bible study the other day, and the speaker was talking about the balance of life, ministry, family, and the juggling act we often battle with. And she said this, "I know life will still take place." THAT MOST DEFINITELY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION!!!
It often terrifies me when God wants you to draw closer to Him, and LIFE HAPPENS. And it doesn't seem to happen in the most subtle, hey I'm here waiting for you type of way. I feel that when you make a blatant decision to follow God in any direction; that's when life grabs you by the neck and shakes!
Can anyone relate?
My friends are going through some heavy stuff right now, and I'm hearing about men and women struggling, their hearts just overflowing with pain and sadness. As an outsider you feel helpless; wanting to be there for someone and to help them in any capacity. Life most definitely happens, and sometimes you just want to yell STOP! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!
I just want to encourage those of you who are struggling in any capacity, in any area...to you I say God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. And let me tell you, I often feel weaker then I look. I pray God gives you a backbone to stand firm in any trial, in any troubling circumstances. God doesn't want us to cower in our storms but rather be firm and bold. He didn't call us to be timid, no friends, he gave us these outlandish, stubborn, feisty personalities for a reason. Lets be bold, and stand up together.
Yes, life will still take place. But it doesn't have to take over, or take precedence over the truth, love and joy that should ultimately reign. Don't let your love, peace and joy be stolen by life friends, but rather let it blossom.
I love you-
G
