Survival vs. Abundance
January 28, 2008
Real quick…I’m getting tired of just surviving. Why is there only a little oil and a little flour in the bottom of my jars? Why can’t I have full jars just once? It seems to me that God blesses people in different ways and to different degrees. You can bring up the workers who got hired in the beginning of the day getting paid the same as the ones at the end of the day all you want. I realize this sounds a little out of line, but I blog to share my thoughts-so here they are. I guarantee you that Moses wasn’t always happy about his 40 years in the desert. I haven’t been in the desert for 40 years, but some days it feels like it. I’m getting tired of the struggle. I’m sure some of you relate to this. Some days it’s harder than others. I’m starting off 2008 hard. Most other years have been the same way. God has never let me go hungry. I’m just asking for a little more. Perhaps that’s selfish or childish. Just being honest.
Honesty’s always best. He knows how you’re feeling anyway. In our worst moments we would read through the Sermon on the Mount or Philippians – the promises are good to have rolling around in your head.
I think He lets us have the hard times to help us reach that point of contentment. I’m not there yet, but I just keep trusting. He is faithful.
Contentment. Trust. Faith. Some days these words are so foreign to me that I don’t recognize them. I’m tired and sick (literally) today, so forgive me if I sound down. Perhaps He’ll give me a good night’s sleep and things will be brighter in the morning. I appreciate your words and thoughts.
worried,hopeless and angry. i hear ya
for me id like there always to be toilet paper in the closet and half and half on the shelf
Just bought a 20 pack, so I’m feeling pretty sure of myself. No half and half, though. See what I mean? It’s always something.
Be assured Tony – He has plans to prosper you not to harm you. Would you want you life in anyone else’s hands? Don’t be too hard on yourself – we all have these times – lean on your brothers and sisters that is what we are here for! In the eye of the storm it is hard to focus on Him – I know that for sure – but endure and wait on Him and He will lead you through.
I appreciate the encouragement. Forgive me, but do we know each other?