Ever get to that place where life isn’t going the way you thought it would? Where things are going backward and you’re desperately peddling forward? Where you feel like you’ve lost control of every facet of life … but not in a good way?
That’s where I’ve been finding myself recently. The good is being overshadowed by the crazy parts. I work hard each and every day to find joy, peace and growth in my life. To be content with where I’m at and to try and make my world a little better place. Every once in a while though you may get to the point where you find yourself in “the depths of despair” … that’s where I’m at.
The kids’ last day of school was yesterday, but when they got home from school I was so frazzled I didn’t even know what to do to celebrate or make the day fun. I’ll be spending most of the rest of this week trying to come up with a plan for the rest of the summer … for all of us. Fun things and the things that simply MUST get done around the house. Setting up any necessary appointments for the summer and hopefully some activities to keep everyone moving.
Through it all though, I’ll be desperately crying out to God for the answers and direction! If nothing else, just to give me peace and rest in the midst of it all. He is the one solid thing I have on my side! The One I can call on in my time of need and despair. The One who loves me more than I can even fathom. I often don’t call on Him soon enough or take His promises to heart.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV)
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)
The “them” in my life is everything on my “To Do” list, and even in a small way the fear of the crazy, potentially life-threatening things my Twinkies will attempt each and every day.
Do you have any “Goliath’s” in your life that are leaving you feeling a little discouraged or even terrified?
June 18th, 2008 at 1:04 pm 1
I am sorry you are feeling discouraged. I have had some attacks recently as well. I\’ll be praying for you.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:55 pm 2
I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling down! I’ve been going through some crazy times too…I’m still working through post-partum depression. But leaning on the Lord is so refreshing, and I’m glad to see you’re doing that! I will pray for you, that you get through the rough patch sooner rather than later!
June 18th, 2008 at 6:00 pm 3
that’s exactly where I am at right now too.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:12 pm 4
I just looked up those exact verses tonight! Praying for you (and me)!
June 19th, 2008 at 6:49 am 5
sigh… every. single. day.
June 19th, 2008 at 8:49 pm 6
I am fortunate that things have gone pretty well for me over the past 6 years. Before that my life sure was a rollercoaster that I never want to ride again! I am sure life will still throw my bumps and curves in the road but hopefully nothing like what happened during my childhood.
Hope things get better for you. I love frogs too!
June 20th, 2008 at 4:42 pm 7
Frazzled…crying out to God in my need and despair…discouraged…ME TOO! How grateful I am for my God who sees, and knows, and provides!
July 17th, 2008 at 8:10 pm 8
Oh I am sorry to hear you are feeling discouraged. I know it will brighten for you soon! Thanks for this post it is SO how I am feeling right now with the business, work, relationships, the girls, the “to do” list, the house, etc. I feel comfort knowing I am not the only one to feel a little discouraged at times. Thank you for the verses.