Learning, then learning, then learning some more.

These day's I learn a lot. I learn a lot of the same lessons over and over and over again. I guess, I'm still like a child in a way that I don't learn the first time, the second time maybe, but with each different situation I have a different reaction. I'm like that child looking up to God as he instructs me in my ways.

You would think after 31 years of learning, 31 years of witnessing, 31 years of realizing I would come to the conclusion....."I will make it, I can make it. Not on my own accord, but on His."

" I can to all things THROUGH Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

I'm literally on the run so much, that sometimes I get caught up in thinking I can to it all myself....

But isn't there something I'm suppose to be learning in this? Isn't this yet again, another obstacle, another trial, another hurdle that I NEED to get through, and if I rest assured enough in the sovereignty of God and His faithfulness to see me through, won't I get through it?


 He will catch me when I can't handle the situation.

 And with His help and His help alone, I will make it home. Complete and at peace in Him.


 I love that today, God pretty much sat me down and retaught that lesson again.

He is so gentle but consistent in disciplining His child (me). To TRUST in Him-again and again and again.

And even after the trial, no matter how big or small, He still sends that little blessing to remind me He loves me.

This is K's ultimate favorite worship song. K encourages and reminds me daily...."Mommy, put on the He loves me song". Its sweet to hear his quiet voice in the midst of playing sing "Oh, how He loves us, Oh, how He loves us."

"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become a little children, you will by no means enter the Kingdom of God" Matthew 18:3

I think if anything, as a parent I have learned (and I will still continue to learn) this lesson more than anything else. I need to be that small child, I need to hold on to the faith that MY GOD  maybe? No, CAN and WILL allow me to do anything according to His will, if I can just learn the lesson to trust and rest in Him.

And truly, after it's all said and done.....My God-a God of love, grace, mercy and a God who  definitely has a sense of humor never forgets to share with me a little reminder of how much He truly does love me.

 

 (Thanks J and K for letting me use your pics to illustrate my story)