Well, for starters, and this is no excuse, just an explanation I am very frustrated, filled with some doubts and annoyed with God. The frustration is because I feel stuck and once again I am having to wait-we all know I am not very patient-If there was one spiritual gift that I wish I had been born with, that would be the one, patience. I really struggle with having to wait for other people to make up there minds and I need a lot of prayer about this.
The doubts in my mind are non-stop right now. I am doubting just about everything. I doubt I am loved, cared for, included, thought of etc.. I doubt I have any gifts, doubt god will provide work for me etc.. Strange these doubts, I even had a thought that God didn't exist. I rarely feel this way and I think I am experiencing post Christmas blues even though I was already "blue" during the holidays.
The reason I am annoyed with God is because of Adele going to Africa and me stuck here having to wait-it seems the longer I wait for a church the less I feel that I am capable, but then there was tonight at foot washing- I can't believe how much I enjoy washing some very stinky feet- These precious lives are dear to me and even more dear to God. I prayed for them all tonight, as I rubbed their toes. I also had an idea about an art program which seems like it is a go. I also spent the night explaining to a volunteer some very basic Christian things and as I walked home reflecting on the night I realized I did not have a single thought of doubt or annoyance and nor was I frustrated, I simply was surrounded by love, acted lovingly and was very aware of God's presence. As I walked I thought about this verse from Lamentations, It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Lamentations 3:26
Well, this week I feel like I have waited for 100 years-it has been hard- I also know I am tired and there is a lot of change happening in my life. These are things I don't always handle well. But it is good to wait on the Lord-I have learned that when He seems silent I need to wait,for he will speak again-when it seems like he is not moving I must sit and wait too. He is my salvation, my rock and my refuge. He is a very present help in trouble- This week I got into trouble with everyone and I must apologize and make amends. I must trust and know that he is God.
I am so thankful that even when I am having these temper tantrums, God still let's me play and serve in his Kingdom-He is patient-he never doubts me and I am always loved by him, no matter what I do. Praise be to God!
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