Ever feel like quitting?
No one notices or appreciates what I do anyway.
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In the whispers of the morning when I'm so tired my eyes just want to close, and I ask God, "Why am I so tired?"...
When my heart is hurting, and I wonder how long...
When I'm overwhelmed with responsibility, and I would love to just run away and hide...
When I'm crying, and I don't even know why...
My God answers me, as He answered King Hezekiah in II Kings 20:5:
"... I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee..."
I want to share this devotional excerpt, a reminder for my spirit, my heart, my soul, my emotions...
It is a new day, and as the foggy vision of sleepiness clears, the mountains of clothes to be laundered looms into view. Then come the thoughts of floors that need mopping, furniture that needs dusting, and that pie you promised to bake. Not to mention, of course, the whole routine required to get the kids off to school. It seems that before your feet ever touch the floor, you're tired again.
Sometimes it's the menial tasks of everyday life that an take the most out of women. Perhaps because of its repetitive nature. Or maybe because our efforts are not always noticed. Not even paid. It is here that satan hopes to defeat us--to distract us from the proper perspective, which (as in all things) is still found in Christ.
For Jesus Christ knows what it is to serve an inattentive and ungrateful world. The King of all creation actually washed His disciples' feet. He died for people who didn't even like Him. What an honour, then, if is for women to be able to serve others in the same capacity as Christ. Whether it's wiping little noses or cleaning off countertops, the more things we have to do, the more opportunities we have to bring Him honour. Though no one else may see or care, God does. And He receives each effort as a gift of thanks for the incredible sacrifice He gave us--Christ Himself.
Source: Heart Reflections Devotional, by Nanette Kincade
Hagar was in the desert, wanting to die rather than be subjected to her "boss's" abuse.
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But God found her! Genesis 16:7 says, "And the angel of the LORD found her..." He cared enough to initiate the conversation! Then He promised her that the baby she carried would live and prosper!
"And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?" (Genesis 16:13)
God sees you, exhausted homemaker... weary wife... single mom... praying nana... selfless grandma... God sees all that you are and all that you are doing. And that is all that matters.
He. Sees. You.
"... I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee..."
I so needed to hear this this week, today, RIGHT NOW! I've been a bit overwhelmed with work and the things at home are suffering and the never-ending circle.... I feel on the edge of tears, but feel a pity party for myself won't help much to getting done what needs to be done. I instead cried my tears,( a good cry can be cleansing) as I read this , and know my God cares and sees my tears and He is watching me! I will be ok.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, I've been there! I'm praying that you will continue to rely on the strength of the Lord. If you have Jesus in your heart, you have all the power you need... You have all the power living in you that raised Jesus from the dead! Keep putting the Truth of God's Word into your mind continually! It is your Source of strength! With Jesus, you can make it through, triumphant!
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