Struggling

In all honesty, I have really been struggling lately. Not depressed struggling, just struggling. I feel with every fiber of my being that God calls us to adopt as He adopted us. There are many verses in the Bible that affirm this, one of my favorites being- "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." James 1:27.

A while back I was reading through the blog "A Place Called Simplicity" written by the Saunders' family Mom. You can read more about the Saunders by clicking the picture in my sidebar. I came across her post from this past December. I believe it says everything I feel. I believe in an Almighty God through whom which nothing is impossible. For the full post visit here. Here is just a portion-

"Some say, “What about my age?” Almighty God says: "Age, schmage!! Take in little ones!"

Some say, “I don’t really have time.” Almighty God, the defender of orphans and widows says, “You don’t have time? Time for what? The things you deem 'important'? I have told you what really matters – Caring for the orphans and widows!! How much clearer do I need to make it?!”

Some say, “But we can’t afford it right now.” Almighty God says, “You can’t afford not to! Watch me provide – you will be amazed!!”

Some say, “But I already have these kids and they are driving me crazy.” Almighty God says, “Stop using the world’s value system when it comes to kids! Their worth is beyond words – cherish them and bring more home!”

Some say, “But I need to spend time with the ones I do have”. Almighty God says, “Yes you do!! Stop wasting your time on all the things that don’t really matter and spend time with them – and teach them about selflessness by bringing home brothers and sisters for them….in fact teach them about sharing first hand! Teach them about caring for others first hand!!”

You might say, “My husband doesn’t want anymore.” Almighty God says, “Fast and pray for your husband’s heart to change – I am a big God and it certainly lines up with my will – fast, pray and watch and see what I do!!”

I will leave you with one verse that I hold dear to my heart and seem to repeat to myself often- "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10


Oh, and I almost forgot. I was driving home from town the other day and noticed a bit of wisdom on a church read-a-board. You know the church, the one that always has some neat little saying out by the street to get passersby thinking. Well, this one in particular said

"When you are too tired to stand...kneel." Love it!

Hope you have a blessed night!
In Him,
E