Tired But Strong

So, dear readers, I hope you are doing well. When I think of it, many of us are facing a trial of some sort. For some it is a health crisis. For others it is family problems. Some are without a job or barely hanging onto one. Or it may be such a barrage of worries that there are too many to even name, they are just all tangled together. As I name these things they are just off the top of my head, thinking of various friends and what they are going through right now.

Regardless of what you are going through, isn't it wonderful to know that Jesus cares enough about you to take those problems on? Why is it that we can acknowledge He does yet it is so hard to then follow through and let go of the worries and concerns?

It is especially hard when you feel so worn down and tired. It seems that the enemy knows this and chooses those times to attack. That is why it is important to be prepared through constant Bible study and prayer. If you wait until the storm comes and you are thrown in the midst of the wind, then you attempt to put on a coat, it is much harder than if you get it on beforehand. In fact, it may even be snatched away, right out of your hands, and you are left with nothing to protect you. So it is with building your faith before the storms of life hit. Don't think you can wait for something bad to happen and THEN build your faith. You need it in place already. Otherwise what flimsy little faith you do have may be snatched right out of your hands and you may have nothing left to lean on.

I am thankful to say that God has proven Himself faithful once again. I am very tired what with the baby being so sick for a week, followed by my own illness, and now with The GuitarMan's accident. When you throw in all of life's additional challenges it could get overwhelming. But the One True God is ready and willing for me to pour out my heart whenever it is needed and His gentle strength upholds me when I could doubt. I hope you are able to say the same.

I really appreciate the comments here, the emails and phone calls we have received checking on The GuitarMan and letting us know he is loved and prayed for. I haven't quite gotten over the "what ifs" yet. I try not to "what if" the past and certainly try not to "what if" the future. But it is hard. But I firmly believe that God has plans to use my son for His glory and I know He is capable of handling this situation without me questioning Him as to why, what, how, and when!

The GuitarMan is still having a lot of pain and swelling. I know that is to be expected, of course. I can't imagine breaking that many bones! He had a good attitude the night of the accident though. Several of his friends were there. He tried to joke and laugh as well as he could. When he needed to prop his arm up and borrowed the shoulder of a pretty girl he is very good friends with, I had to tease him and say that was the lamest line I had ever heard. He picked right up on that one! Then he got started reminiscing about things he and his cousin (second) had gotten into that had resulted in broken bones. From golf carts (nothing broken, but I'm glad I wasn't on the course!), to basketball (broken fingers) to four wheelers (broken tailbone) they managed to have a time.

When I spoke with him late today he wasn't in such good spirits. Pain and discouragement were causing him a lot of frustration. So continue to pray for him. I hope to see him tomorrow and help him out with some things. Hopefully some TLC will help his feelings. I know it sure will help Mama's to be able to give it!