Some weeks are a struggle, and some weeks are filled with blessings all the way around. This past week the struggle was real for me and my teens. I was unfortunately blindsided by two completely different parenting problems that threw me for a loop! It seems like it is always when you feel like you are doing such a superb job in all facets of your life that you get the curve ball thrown! Two curveballs in one week, though? Oh Lord, what are you trying to tell me?
Of course I had all the thoughts, feelings, and possible reactive solutions to the situations at hand. I spent a better portion of 2 days in a depressed state, talking to God, and searching for answers to my incapabilities. I beat myself up for my parenting failures. I told myself that I needed to spend more time with them. I signed them up for therapy. I even placed more restrictions on them. Then it happened, God directed me to the perfect place in the Bible that were turn all my yucky thoughts around. Proverbs 31 describes a woman who is strong, wise, and kind. Frankly, as I emotionally attacked myself, I was making everything worse and I was the furthest thing from strong, wise, and kind. So, I dug into the word and came out with Proverbs 31:17 teaching me something about how to be better at everything.
“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” – Proverbs 31:17
This passage reminds me to do all things with excellence. It reminds me that when I am feeling weak, or like a failure, that I am strong. It reminds me that I CAN do all the things that He has set in front of me, and most importantly that I can do them with excellence because my arms, heart, and mind are strong enough for the task. So, today was a great day! It was just as busy and chaotic as all my other days, but it was a day of contentment with who I am and the work I am doing, whether at home or here at my place of peace, New Covenant. Praise God for this place of peace. One thing I can promise you is that every article you read from me will not be one of strife and struggle. I will consider all aspects of life, and I will always let you into my heart. God bless you and may you feel an abundance of love from above, within, and surrounding you on this Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Ms. Dana
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