
āI am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.ā
āāPhilippians⬠ā4:11-13⬠āNIVā¬ā¬
Those who know me know that Iām as transparent as they come. Often, labeling myself an open book. For those who donāt, allow this to be your introduction. I am the granddaughter of an ordained Pastor Emeritus. Because of my upbringing, I have a very strong foundation that is built on the Word of God. Thatās not to say that Iām a āholy roller,ā because Iām far from having it all together or getting it all right. It just means that in times of trouble/trial/storm, I know where my help comes from.
Well, today is one of those days where I have to encourage and minister to MYSELF. Iām just tired! As women, I know we can all relate to that phrase. Iām tired of struggle, Iām tired of being angry, hurt, sad and disappointed. And before you think this is some type of āwoe is meā piece, I can assure you that itās not. Itās about admitting things that we keep inside, hidden from the world. We put on these brave, strong faces everyday, as not to appear weak. We ACT like we have it all together, but sometimes, weāre silently falling apart, fighting battles no one knows about.
One minute, I was so happy, praising God for all the opportunities thatās starting to come my way, and for where I am in life. The next, Iām doing this monthās budget and ready to scream. I felt so much stress on my ride home, that I was compelled to share it before I imploded. Why? Because I know that thereās other women out there, just like me. We deal with the demands of this world, our jobs, families and friends, giving everything away until weāre DEPLETED. Itās exhausting, and again I say, āIām tired!ā
Because of my faith, I know that GREATER is coming, ātrouble donāt last alwaysā and all those other, annoying affirmations weāve heard our entire lives, but roll our eyes at when weāre going through. But as much as I donāt want to hear it, I know that itās true. The Lord has gotten me through far worse, and Iām still standing. I live to fight another day. So, if youāre like me, and needed an EXTRA reminder of that today, Iāll leave you with this: let it out when you have to, cry when you need to, get through it, or get over it. He NEVER said it would be easy. He promised it would be worth it. āLet not your heart be troubled!ā Be encouraged!
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