You know, laugh without fear of the future as the title suggests.
I worry.
I doubt.
I second guess.
I compare my gifts, my talents, my desires.
Smart enough.
If people like me enough.
If they really genuinely care or love me enough to see my heart when I am not saying or doing what I should or what they expect from me...
I'd love to say that I am completely free of my human-ness. I am not.
As a matter of fact if there was any power that I possess it's the power of being SUPER HUMAN.
I am flawed. Imperfect. Needy, even.
I am frequently late.
I yell at my kids from time to time.
I am impatient and sometimes not so kind.
I promise I am going somewhere with all of this. Stick with me.
2 Corinthians 12:9-11
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
All that stuff that I just listed above really doesn't matter much in comparison to the amazing power that comes in acknowledging God in it all. In the light of His glory, His grace, His infinite power and wisdom He takes all of my worries, my weaknesses and dims the light on them to magnify all of the wonderful gifts He has placed in me {and you}. And in that, there is power.
Honestly, this summer has flown by for me. Most of the things I thought I would accomplish still lie waiting to be completed and let's not even talk about the schedule with my kids. Nope, we won't talk about that. Today.
While most of my plans have fallen to the wayside, His plans have prevailed in my life and particularly in the area of His calling for me and the direction of RHB.
This coming fall will hold many new ventures that I am so excited to share with you over the next few months. In these new ventures we will delve into what true freedom looks like in a series that I've mentioned to you a few times here on the blog-SHE LAUGHS.
Worried? Challenged? Fearful?
Unsure of the future and what it holds or not so confident in your gifts?
There is hope.
His name is Jesus.
He comes alongside you to remind you of who you are. He reminds you of what He has placed inside you and gives you all power to accomplish every good work in His name, for His glory.
As an added bonus, along with His power, you get an extra dose and helping of peace, joy, strength, courage just because it's who HE is.
Honest truth...I have no idea how all of this is gonna turn out in the next few months, in detail, but what I do know is that He promises it will be good. Super good. Like, for real.
And that promise, well, it's the same for you, friends.
Ready to dive right int his fall with each of you,
I have just recently found your blog and I wanted to thank you for touching my heart today! You have an amazing gift with words so much so that I feel as though I can see a little piece of your heart when you write. Thank you for sharing your feelings so honestly it is so refreshing and sweet. I pray God blesses you, your journey and your precious family. I will continue to check in to see what God is doing in and through you.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of you. Thanks for sharing and for inspiring. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteKenesha, I share the same fears and doubts about myself. I realize it's the enemy trying to steal my joy. And that The joy of the Lord is my strength! Instead of listening to the enemy, I need to listen to the voice of my Savior ( be in the word more and need to pray more).
ReplyDeleteI have joined a ladies Bible study from my church and it is truly a lifeline for me. It is a game changer, I couldn't do without it or the ladies- we rally around one another and pray for each other and it is amazing!
Thank you for all that you do and share in your blog-I appreciate it so much.
I just recently found you on IG! I love reading your blog! You bless me over and over girl!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this entire post. Thank you for reminding me of 2 Corn. 12:9-11 - I just wrote it out on notecards and will put them on my wall so that I see them every day. This year and summer has been all about me overcoming fears, acknowledging my shortcomings, and forgiving myself so that I can ENJOY the season that God has been walking (most time carrying) me through. Thanks again and have an amazing weekend full of grace, love, peace, joy, and LAUGHTER.
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