What the Energizer Bunny Didn't Know
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Ever feel like the energizer bunny?
It keeps going, and going, and going!
And then he STOPS, life around him however does NOT.
The demands of life NEVER stop. There is always
someone calling your name, something begging for your attention, and our hearts
rage, pleading for calm, quiet, rest, sanity.
Our next story of STRENGTH comes from a woman who
knows the name of the game all to well.
Pull up a chair and get ready to let your hair down, relax and know you
are in good company. She can relate, and
knows how life can be draining.
She is mommy, wife, guardian, sister, aunt, teacher,
pastor’s wife, children's director, nursery coordinator, and friend. Amanda has ALWAYS had a contagious smile, I
often wondered how she was able to smile and face life with bravery and
strength….
Join me as she tells all.
I love how SIMPLE she
makes finding STRENGTH. Strength for her, for you, for me is not
found in another class at the gym, Bible study, phone call, email, book club, meeting, STRENGTH, the kind of raw, sweaty, nasty, strength we need to face the
difficulties of life is found through Christ.
"She
is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the
future."
Proverbs
31:25
Encouragement. His presence. Rest.
Maybe you are like David, are exhausted, drained, and have
even questioned the Lord.
“How much longer?”, “I can’t handle anymore.”. “Have you
forgotten me?” “Could you please come out of hiding?”, “I am drowning in
sorrow.”, “I can’t eat, sleep.” (Psalm 13)
“But I have TRUSTED in
your steadfast love; my heart shall REJOICE in your salvation. I will SING to the Lord because He has dealt
bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:5-6)
This one is HUGE to
finding strength, enter into His presence, CRAWL if you have to, muster up
every ounce of strength you do have to get there, phone a friend to come get
you and drive you to church, change the music you are listening to……
GET INTO HIS PRESENCE.
YOUR. LIFE. DEPENDS ON IT! In His presence is
EVERYTHING we need in order to weather the storms of life.
"Come to me, all
you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
REST in HIM. Rest in His promise. Trust the process. Trust His Word. Trust His Ways. Trust His plan. REST.
Quit striving, trying to figure everything out. Don’t worry about tomorrow, don’t allow the
cares of this world to choke out the Word of the Lord for your life.
Take a deep breath,
say NO to fear, doubt, stress, striving, and just be. JUST BE.
Turn the T.V. off, put down the phone, silence the noise in your life,
remove distractions and say YES to REST, peace, tranquility, and quiet your
soul. Allow Him to lead you behind still
waters and restore your soul.
Encouragement. His presence. Rest.
PHOTO ATTRIBUTION: Katie Kowalski
2 comments
I feel like the energizer bunny every single day. Thanks for the reminder to lean on Jesus!
ReplyDeleteI know I feel that way all the time! I was so encouraged writing this one sharing my friend's encouragement to stop and find make time for HIM his presence and Rest.
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