As the world goes on around me, I am confused. I have and had many"troubles" come my way in life...I've traveled the world, seen first hand poverty, natural disasters, death, sickness, oppression...I've had to face handicaps and medical issues, death of loved ones and loneliness... I know what it is like to face addictions, feel unworthy and have to cry out for forgiveness...I'm not naive!!!
Yet, as people go on with their lives around me I feel their helplessness. It is like they have no JOY in life, that every problem is the "last straw" that will send their life as they know is barreling over the cliff. Whether it is emotional, physical or spiritual, they always seem to be running scared.
I've done things I'm not proud of. I still have issues I'm slowly but surely dealing with...I'm not perfect! Yet, those around me often think I have the "PERFECT" life. Well, I hate to break it to everybody, but NOTHING in this world is perfect. NOTHING, but God!
And there you have it. There is where the answer lies... God.
He is the beginning and the end. My Alpha and Omega.
I struggle daily in weakness, yet I know who my redeemer is...
I have been blessed. I was given the opportunity to be born in a "free country." I was born into an actively faithful Christian family. I married a man who loves God with his whole heart. And I have beautiful children that are a work in progress right now, but are being taught the love of the Father. Yes, I have had it better than some.
Only the Bible suggests that to whom " much is given, much is required." So on those days I'm tired of being strong, "living the fishbowl" life, struggling to make my own right choices, feeling like a hypocrite a good portion of the time... I have to remember my JOY. I do not know what tomorrow will bring, but I know the Lord has provided me with His tools to handle any situation with JOY.
Yes, sometimes I feel like I live in a bubble. Well, maybe I do...surrounded by the unfailing love of the Heavenly Father.
I will keep praying friends...your troubles weigh heavy on my heart today!
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