I"ve Been Praying
Saturday, April 01, 2006
As I was praying today, I was asking God for some peace. So much has been going on and it is bigger than I am, it is beyond my control. My mother is very sick, one day she is good, the next it is terrible.
The facility I minister in has other faiths who are continually trying to discredit the Christian teaching in the facility, so there is spiritual warfare going on all around me.
I am working full time, my sisters and brother are calling me and telling me all these things that are going on to the point I am about to scream.
So today as I was praying and just talking with God about the things I have going on... which He of course is already aware of. I was gently reminded, I live in a sinful world and things are going to be out of control sometimes, and it is in those times, that I must learn to trust.
I felt God was just speaking to my spirit and letting me know He too had many days where there was no peace. I felt my spirit calm, as I was reminded of what He went through on this earth for me and I will go through things too. He is still in control, no matter what is going on.
Life, death, sickness, health, joy, sorrow, love, hate, peace and unrest, they are all a part of this world and I am not responsible for what happens, but I am responsible for how I respond to it. I pray I remember hour to hour, He is there and He knows, He is aware and He is working things out for my good. I stop for a moment and Thank Him. I am so glad He is in control and I am not!
The facility I minister in has other faiths who are continually trying to discredit the Christian teaching in the facility, so there is spiritual warfare going on all around me.
I am working full time, my sisters and brother are calling me and telling me all these things that are going on to the point I am about to scream.
So today as I was praying and just talking with God about the things I have going on... which He of course is already aware of. I was gently reminded, I live in a sinful world and things are going to be out of control sometimes, and it is in those times, that I must learn to trust.
I felt God was just speaking to my spirit and letting me know He too had many days where there was no peace. I felt my spirit calm, as I was reminded of what He went through on this earth for me and I will go through things too. He is still in control, no matter what is going on.
Life, death, sickness, health, joy, sorrow, love, hate, peace and unrest, they are all a part of this world and I am not responsible for what happens, but I am responsible for how I respond to it. I pray I remember hour to hour, He is there and He knows, He is aware and He is working things out for my good. I stop for a moment and Thank Him. I am so glad He is in control and I am not!
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11 Comments:
You never cease to make me smile with your way of saying things that are so right on with things I say.
The last paragraph of this post is so very true. I am always reminding my wife that we can not control people, places, things, and/or circumstances. All we can control is how we react to them.
I'm sorry to hear about your mother and I will pray for her.
I have a little booklet on prayer that has a section called ACTS...A for Adoration, C for Confession, T for Thanksgiving and S for Supplication. I find that when I start my prayers with worship (adoration), by the time I get around to asking God for things (supplication), I feel peace in knowing He is God and that He will strengthen me and comfort me in all situations. Before prayer, all seems hopeless. After prayer, all things are possible.
God bless you, Dana. You are not alone.
Life will demand that we learn a balance of love and detachment, so that spiritual peace and goodwill prevail. It is sad to see any religion discredited, but those who cherish their Faith just become stronger. Everything becomes more dear. I hope you are sustained in grace and joy.
There's nothing I could tell you that you haven't already told yourself...so I will continue to pray for your mom....and for your continued strength in the face of the storm!
Aren't you glad that we do have God to talk to? What would it be like on this earth if we didn't have God? I shudder to think what it would be like.
About your brother and sisters, be grateful that there is enough love in your family that they do talk to you. I have seen families where they care so little about each other that they don't talk to each other.
Trust in the Lord, always. He will guide you.
"...I am responsible for how I respond to it."
So true!
Would that we could not just learn the lesson, but apply it!
I am so sorry to hear of all the unrest. I'll pray for you, too. I also need my piece of peace! I've been under a lot of "hidden" stress that isn't worth speaking about in the blog but affects me and my health greatly. I'm trying to pace myself and put it in perspective but it isn't always easy. I know some of this is due to your worries about your mom... I'm sorry, honey. *hugs*
Yes. I have to stop myself in the middle of chaos and sorrow and thank Him. That is how, many times, I get through my days:)
"Shalom I leave with you, My Shalom I give to you not as the world gives that I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. " - Jesus Christ
Shalom sister! I am undergoing Spiritual attacks, I know how it feels but we have the Prince of Peace in us, Christ the Lord:-)
Worries do sneak up on us. It seems they have to pile up before we remember to turn to the Lord.
I have to remind myself frequently that I cannot take responsibility for things I have no control over. That's God's business.
My job is to be a prayer warrior.
Thank you for the encouragement.
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