God is really speaking to me about strength the last few days & I've been taking a lot of notes & writing a lot in my journal. So please forgive me if this evening's message is short. I've got to put all my notes & thoughts together & this is going to be a very busy week!
The one thing I've learned over the last few days, that I feel I can share with all of you, is that I don't always have to be strong, or appear to be strong. At work? Yes, because that's what's needed from me. But in my personal life, my spiritual life, it's ok if I am weak and even allow myself to appear weak before others, mostly my friends, my true friends, & maybe some family. The reason why I can allow myself to be weak & even show my weakness is because He will provide me with His strength.
""The moment you say, "Lord, I cannot, but You can. Today, I rest in Your unmerited favor," whatever demand that is place upon you disappears into the vast ocean of His abundant supply"", via Joseph Prince on Facebook
Once I read this, I knew, I'd been going at this all wrong, I was asking God to give me strength. I was asking the wrong question. I first needed to admit, that I am weak, He is strong! & then ask for HIS strength to work in & through me. I needed to admit to myself, I AM WEAK! This is so difficult for me. I don't cry in front of people, I don't share anything with anyone that might make me vulnerable. Which means, I live in a very lonely fortress.
That was hard to write, and if you must know, I'm very tempted to erase the whole thing. But, I'm not going to. For once, I'm going to allow myself to be just a little bit vulnerable, about being vulnerable???? LOL.
Please be patient with me, there's a reason for my rambling & I'll post my notes & scriptures as soon as I can. This is the max for my vulnerability for one night.
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please know, you, my readers, are always welcomed & encouraged to please leave helpful hints, questions, etc.
thanks!
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