I was then blessed with a nice hour and a half lunch with a good friend and some yummy junk food. Back to the track for more events in the afternoon. Life was good. Scheduled pretty tight... but manageable, peaceful and good.
As soon as those activities finished up, the war began. It was a scramble off to get errands done and to the grocery store for something good and quick for dinner. Back at home (for less than an hour) while trying to juggle too many balls at once, the youngest insisted I look at his report card, help him fix his broken 3-D glasses, all while he continually whined about how he didn't get an award that he "reeeeally, reeeally, sniff, sniff" wanted. The door bell rang right as I was about to quit my job (ha ha... like a homemaker, wife and mother of four can just quit her job). There was a period of about 25 minutes that were pretty intense and ugly. Mama lost her focus, her peace, her temper. I had completely forgot about my rejoicing over Psalm 118:24 earlier in the day. Ugh.
I once heard it said that the definition of busy is... Being Under Satan's Yoke. Amen. The Father of Lies had his way with this weak one yesterday evening before dinner for sure. Ouch. I was just like the Israelites under attack by their enemies. Weak and oh, so forgetful. My mind was so focus on how little time I had, how rushed I was, how I, I, I wasn't comfortable with the situation at hand that I forgot to ask for help from the One that is Always with me. All I had to say was, "Jesus, help me." Unfortunately, this time, I didn't do that.
Thankful that today is a new day, I am able to reflect on yesterday's mess, repent of my failure, and ask the Lord's forgiveness. I am so very thankful that God's mercy endures forever and that He is ready, willing and able to deliver us from our enemies.
Today's verses of thanks come from the beginning and the end of Psalm 118. This psalm is a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance from enemies. It begins and ends with the same words... words that we are becoming very familiar with. And the verse of rejoicing (from above) just so happens to be sandwiched in between.
"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever." Psalm 118:1 and 29
I find today's entry in Jesus Calling rather ironic. No... so God.
Welcome challenging times as opportunities to trust Me. You have Me beside you and My Spirit within you, so no set of circumstances is too much for you to handle. When the path before you is dotted with difficulties, beware of measuring your strength against those challenges. That calculation is certain to riddle you with anxiety. Without Me, you wouldn't make it past the first hurdle!
The way to walk through demanding days is to grip My hand tightly and stay in close communication with Me. Let your thoughts and spoken words be richly flavored with trust and thankfulness. Regardless of the day's problems, I can keep you in perfect Peace as you stay close to Me.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds" James1:2
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3
Lord, help me to remember that I am never too busy to seek your face. Amen.
"And be thankful." Colossians 3:15b
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