January 6, 2008
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Exerpt from Wholehearted Ministries….
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)
The Lord knows about my work as a mom! He lovingly reminds me that my toil is not in vain. He understands how much I need to be encouraged because he understands weariness. His words and my own echoed in my mind: Be steadfast—hang in there—commit to a heart of steadfastness—choose to be steadfast and immovable—why? Because, my work matters, it is changing history, one life at a time—I am soul-building—it counts.
And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, we will reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9)
As I read the next verse, again I seemed to hear God speaking to me: “Don’t lose heart, Sally, I see you, I know you, and I promise that all those prayers you have been praying, all the choices of faithfulness you have made when no one else saw, I heard and saw. You will reap a harvest. Remember, I see you, and I love you, and I am waiting always to speak loving words to you, because you are my own daughter.”
God tenderly, earnestly called me to himself this morning. My piles, duties, and responsibilities have not changed, but once again, after being in his presence, I am changed. I will turn on music while I work, and I might even dance a bit around my messy kitchen! My words will be softer and my actions more patient, because he has filled me and given me courage. I pray that wi will have the spirit of Mary, Jesus’ own courageous, steadfast mother:
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my savior. (Luke 1:46-47)May His peace be upon you today.
Comments (4)
Thankyou for posting this Chelz. I really could have done with a message … well, strangely enough, is just like this one. I start back at work after holidays tomorrowm being Monday. So once again its up to balancing home and life work. 4 girls here as opposed to up to 30 at work … grins … I guess my psychology skills will be honed very quickly once again! Its MUCH easier with your own … most of the time … winks
So how are you going? Did you have a good Christmas and New Year?
Encouraging!
Hope the New Year brings you joy.
Greetings, glad to get a chance to visit. Hope you’ll stop by some time and share a smile or two. The weather was to much for some in your neck of the woods hope all is well & have a good weekend.
So–frequent flyer, when are you getting back?