This has been a difficult week.
And weekend.
I don’t need to explain it all because you know what hard weekends consist of.
But I am learning to expect it. At this point I’m wondering, what next? What else will I need to climb to finish this well? How many times can I fall off the rock wall without breaking my legs?
Will our water heater explode?
Will the fish die?
Will my camera break?
I don’t know. But all the craziness of this weekend makes me wonder if I am, in fact, doing something right.
So I’m expecting the best for tomorrow. For my daughters. For my marriage. I’m expecting the best for my life. And at the same time, expecting the trials that face those who walk with Jesus. Because Peter tells us not to be surprised about the mountains we have to scale in His name.
So I’m not astounded or flabbergasted.
Lately I’ve just been laughing because I know it’s coming.
What mountain do you have to climb this week?
That is good. So very, very good. Thank you for sharing! I don’t remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but I love it!
the fact that life is not coming easy this weeks proves you have something amazingly beneficial to share with the world.
currently… my mountain is remembering that I’m forgiven… and that God has holds enough purpose for me to restore me into what He has designed me to be. it’s much easier to believe the lies that i’m worthless and not worthy of forgiveness.
love you! and praying for your week, sarah!
Oh, boy do I hear ya on this one. Just remember that you are not alone and that you will come out the other side eventually. I had a friend tell me once that if you don’t have any struggles in your life, then you are doing something wrong. Think of it like a child learning to read or learning some new skill. It’s so hard at first, but then, after they have faced their fears and frustrations and just worked through it, they get better at it, or they master it.
Mountains help us grow, and they make us stronger. Just as your title says… climbing… the more we climb, the stronger we get. I was going through some serious struggles in life over the span of about 6-7 years that finally came to an end a few years ago. A song I sang (and prayed) just about everyday was one by FFH called, “Lord Move, or Move Me.” Here is a nice little video someone put together with the song. I hope it helps you. Just pray unceasingly, and …breath.
Blessings, Ginny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBc2K6wv_-I