Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
Things aren’t always rosy and cheery, BUT things can always be good in God. It’s a perspective. A matter of where you place your hope, of what to surrender and to whom. If everything fails, God will not.
I’m feeling a little down today. Tired. Dirty contacts messing with my vision. Girls gone to camp. Feeling alone…
Too much to do. Too much strain in my faith (that God would use me). My turn to whine.
Girlfriend calls. Wants me to fix lasagna for the fellowship tomorrow night. I want to stay home in pj’s.
Writing? How can I do that when I need to call every women’s ministry contact in God’s creation on behalf of Capture ME! ~ iGETitLIFE 2009 Women’s Event. At least I’m not laid up in the hospital with a spinal leak like the iGETitLIFE coordinator. She just had a baby and the epidural caused spinal fluid leakage (pray for Jamie). And I want to whine!
(sigh)
Look. It’s like this. I obey God and still I have troubles.
(picture from gizmodo.com)
I’m trying to not be despondent. I know God’s in control. I’m doing what he asked, but I just don’t see his hand at this time. My faith doesn’t require sight, but my sense of security sure likes it.
"If you will…firmly exhibit your faith at the precise moment, you can sometimes actually snatch victory from the very jaws of defeat… lifting your heart to God in a moment of genuine faith in Him can quickly alter your circumstances…He can turn defeat into victory in a split second, if we will only trust Him." ~Streams in the Desert
Going to cleanse my contacts for Firmer Faith and Clearer Vision.
An Interview with Eric Canaday at Christianity Unplugged:
Blog posts with related topics for discussion are below. You can read them, get to know me a little and make comments.
Living Free from Fear, Religion, & Expectations
iGETitLIFE 21 Day Challenge Wins 20 Day Reunion
My Time, My Way, & My Best Interest
Hello,
You are invited to join us on a journey seeking God through the book of Acts. It is God’s story about initiating the church age, forming the first church and his dealings with the religious and non-religious. We will examine Acts verse-by-verse with intentions to seek God and discover a relevant relationship with Him. Through uncovered truths and encouraged application of those truths, my prayer is that we spiritually experience God, and not only gain head knowledge about God.
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I look forward to journeying with you into a deeper relationship with God, watching God work, and changing our lives.
Blessings,
Robin
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