Yes, I am still on a roll of decluttering.Another load is ready to go to the Christian Benefit Shop.
Today my daycare day has started at 6:45 a.m.
14 month old and one that will be three in April arrived.
Both still in their pj's.
Both needing their puffers.
Both waiting to have Tim Bits for a 'snack'.
Wouldn't you guess it, the 14 month old gets the chocolate ones.
No, I'm not like the lady above lamenting over her tasks at hand.
I'm not saying that my flesh doesn't want to start.
My day usually starts at 8 a.m.
Not this early.
Not with a wee one that has been non stop on the go.
Or the arrival of a daycare mother that wasn't supposed to show up today.
Our conversation wasn't one that left us smiling either.
Talk of hurt, sorrow, brokenness and desperation.
A marriage dissolved.
A mother who is left on her own with a small child to work full time, care for her child and realize she doesn't have enough food to provide for her child.
Home sweet Home has taken a new direction.
Than the lovely phone call from the youngest son who starts with 'I'm not feeling well".
My answer:
"If your not puking your staying at school."
Than I am bombarded by curse words towards me after I told him that XBox will be taken away if this keeps up.
I hung up on him.
Will deal with it when he comes home!
This morning before the 'day' started and it was just the Lord and I together, this was in my Promises from God box:
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
There definitely is some days where there are no warning signs that we are going to be hitting a 'primitive road'.
I thank God during those times I can run to Him.
That His Word becomes my source.
Source of breathing, walking, speaking, hearing, thinking.
My everything.
As I started to write in my prayer journal I took another scripture out from another God's Promises Box I have (this one in the daycare room).
The scripture read:
For we know that in all things God works for good to those that love Him. Romans 8:28
I can't even begin to tell you the peace that transcends all understanding guarded my heart and mind. Philippians 4:7
I realized, everything is going to be ok.
God IS in control.
I CAN do all things through Christ Who gives me strength.
I am no Wonder Woman...
I am this!
Bowed down before the King of kings and the Lord of lords.
I can't do this.
This life.
Everything I face each and every day.
It's just too hard.
It's just too painful.
Unless I set my face before my Lord and Savior.
I am nothing without Him.
I am everything with Him.
7 comments:
You are so right. We can do nothing without God's grace and stength. Nothing well, anyway!
I pray that God will continue to minister to your heart as you minister to others that so desperately need to see God's light.
I will pray for your single mother and child. How sad. How terribly sad. I'm so glad you were there for her to pour her heart out to. What a ministry you have, Angela!
God bless!
May God give you great strength, endurance, and compassion today! Praying for Him to minister to every need in your life.
Hugs,
Beth
You are wonder woman girl..............Psalm 119!!! Love you much!
I love you, continue to daily pray for you sis.
His work in your life continues to amaze me. You're right, like you, I could do nothing without Him. Praise God that He is the Lord of the bumpy and smooth roads. Love you and will continue lifting you up ALL evening.
We all have days like that. Hang in there. One day the boys will be all growed up and will save you from pulling your hair out!
Please pray for my niece Stephanie. She is having a rough time emotionally after all this sickness. Maybe you could lift her in prayer at your healing Mass? She really needs prayer.
Hey Friend. What a blessing you are to the families who depend on you. What an extension of the Father as you take in the children of those who need your help.
I'm sorry about your son. God bless you Ang and give you strength as you continue to run towards God.
Love you,
b
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