It (looks) to be a beautiful day! Our forecast calls for rain and more rain to go with the rain we've been having here in Florida. I'm optimistic that maybe we'll be able to play outside and do some fun things today!
So my silence last week was not due to a sudden change of heart about blogging! I've unfortunately had sinus issues and was down for the count most of the week. I'm still a bit sniffly, but I feel SO much better! I know I've talked to friends about this recently (definitely last week as I was recovering from feeling like my head might fall off) that whenever we seem to find a good rhythm, something happens to throw it off. For me, it was personal sickness. For other moms, sleeplessness from kids has been an issue. For another mom, I know her kids were sick. The list goes on!
I got to thinking, why is it always when we're doing what we're supposed to do that something comes up?! How discouraging! I've been doing my daily devotions and quiet time, I'm working out, heck I'm knocking out blog posts before my kids even wake up! What gives?!
Then, I thought about the Biblical story of Job, and I was a bit humbled and embarrassed. Remember Job? For those of you who are unfamiliar or need a refreshing, the short little book of Job in the Bible tells his story. Here's the "quick" version.
Job was a blessed man who loved God. God showed him to Satan and bragged on this great guy. Satan challenged God and told him Job wouldn't still praise him if he wasn't so incredibly blessed. God agreed to let Satan take anything he wanted from Job except his life. So, Satan took everything, literally everything from him - his kids, his wealth, his house, his health....all gone. Job still praised God.
There's more to the story, but you can read up on the ending yourself if so inclined!
The point that I want you should take away is his reaction to his circumstances. How incredible of a witness was Job for everyone around him?! If Job can praise God, spend time with him, and continue to honor that relationship, how shallow are my reasons for slacking last week on my quiet time? A little bit of a sinus cold? Is it a legitimate reason to be under the weather? Yes. Is it exactly the response Satan was hoping for from me? I'm sure!!
I truly believe that when Satan starts to see you rise, to be a positive witness for Christ, is when he strikes with something that he knows will be a stumbling block. All the more reason to pick yourself up and praise God through it all.
And so, the song 10,000 reasons has been in my head. Having a minor cold isn't so hard, but I know when something bigger comes I want to be singing & praising God through it all like Job.
It is indeed a new day! Have a happy & HEALTHY Monday everyone!!
It is indeed a new day! Have a happy & HEALTHY Monday everyone!!
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