| | Today I feel defeated. I let the devil provoke his work even before I woke up. I became vulnerable and more vulnerable to his little scheme all day...ever have those days?
Tonight at a youth meeting, the counselors were talking about how the devil likes to sneek into the busiest times for us, and when he knows we can be broken. I feel like I can be shattered right now into a million pieces. I don't understand at many times through the day why I am still in Celina, when I could be many other places, however there is a reason why I'm here. I keep wanting to think that God's done with me at the specific location, and that he's going to grab me and drop me where he wants me to go next. Unfortunately, it dosn't happen that quickly. Sometimes as much as I hate it, he dosn't want to lift us from where we are, but instead help us endure the storm that may be in our path, and trust in his timing. I was reading through my quote book the other day, and came across a favorite quote of mine:
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
Through this period of hardship, I've been able to rely on my God in more ways than I expected- or even still give him credit for. There are days (like today) that I've let the feeling of being defeated get to me, however most of the days I've learned to take with a grain of salt. He will carry me through this time of storm, but knows that it's not time to "drop" me yet. There has been alot of things happening lately that has been a beating of who I am as a person- my personality, the way I go about things, and my beliefs. I've been focusing on pushing the devil to the side, and start seeing where I need to challenge myself. Ultimately, His knowledge, wisdom, and hope for my life will exceed any plans I may have for myself.
Lord, please continue to carry me through this storm.
"Praise You in the Storm" Casting Crowns
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it's still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
And I'll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can't find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth |
| | Posted 6/20/2007 4:10 AM - 32 Views - 2 eProps - 1 Comment
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