Sometimes we have to speak to our bodies or other aspects of our beings and say “Life” and remember what the Word says about us. Christ paid a heavy price for us to walk in wholeness. Of course we have circumstances that are contrary, but they serve to teach us and strengthen us. And I do know there are areas that the Lord will ask us to lay down for him and then we do that and move forward carrying our cross, not alone or in our own strength, but with a mighty Savior by our side.
Today I have had to put my body and soul in its place. I have had to not give voice to its complaints or vices. It is ok to say there is a struggle, but then we need to speak life and take even tiny steps to move it along. I have had to stretch my body to work on circulation today. I wonder what it is for you. Along with this there has been a heaviness that has come in like our weather here. I will not allow it to remain unchallenged though. God is good and he sees us and he has not left us alone. We can cry out for help, wisdom and strength. It is interesting that in the struggle today I have used it humble myself. The stillness has opened my eyes to areas in my own heart that need some work and admitting. No pointing the finger today!
All of this brings me to the scripture I was lead to this morning. I had finished my bible reading and I felt I was to go to James 4-5. I read both chapters and 5:11 really stood out to me: Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord-that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. You can read Job 42 and verse 10 to find his restoration and it was great! God has good in mind for you and I as well. We just need the courage to stand and believe, to endure. I know it isn’t easy. It can be done! It must be done! I need you to surrender to Jesus and remain standing and you need me to do the same! We can have our feelings and falterings, but let us move past it all by the Holy Spirits empowering. He is here for you! I have had to work through so much today just to be able to come and write today. Each part of our being is import to care for. Courage friend to care for yourself today and love those around you! I love you!!
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