I suppose it's about time that I write something here because it's been a while. I've been a bit busy working full-time with 21+ girls under the age of 19 and then come home and, with what energy I have left, do my best in being wife and mom to my own family. I originally started this ministry with Steve to be part-time so that I was able to be who I need to be at home; however, due to the recent staff "holes" I felt that I needed to volunteer to be there full-time until more help came. I'm pretty tired to say the least, and right now, at this moment, I probably should be taking a nap before my family arrives home to allow my body and brain to re-energize; but some still small voice interjected with that thought of this update and so I'm complying ;0)
*deep sigh*
As I listen to the different species of birds chirping outside my opened window, God is reminding me that as much as He cares for the little details of a sparrows life and surroundings to be able to survive, that He even more so pays special attention to my life, my family's life, and our specific surroundings that we live in right now.
Today I feel like mentally diving into survival mode; but with that would follow the emotions and then the physical and then the relational aspect of my life. That would not be healthy.
Sparrows instinctively know how to survive...because God gave them this instinct.
I know how to survive...because my parents have taught me the basics of survival, not to mention the circumstances of life...lessons learned.
But do I only want to survive or do I really want to live!
God reminds me that He gives life and gives it abundantly.
So how do I feel it abundantly?
What does this look like?
I have an idea, but what do you think?
This is open for comments and discussion. What has been your experience? What are your thoughts on the abundant life?
Enjoyin' My Kup.....
Cindy
I live life the best I can in HIS presence and when it becomes to much and I feel like I am "hanging at the end of my rope," I tie a know at the end and so I can sit and swing. HE has the other end so I do not worry.
ReplyDeleteLove the analogy of the swing. Thanks Renia. Swingin' with my Savior ;0)
DeleteI have learned to stay connected to the Creator...He is the vine and I am the branch. His love, His grace, His mercy in me sustains me so that I too can give love, grace and mercy in return and thus an abundant life. Stay connected to the the True Vine, the one who gives life, not just a a life that is surviving but life abundant!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gayle for this dose of wisdom. His word is the one thing that is easily tossed aside in my busy day. Why is this? Shouldn't this be the one thing that I should crave? He IS the abundant life that I should daily, hourly, minute by minute seek after.
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