The tickets for the upcoming women's retreat, "Living Your Life in Peace" were going on sale so of course it was time to be under attack! Mike and I were at the movies when we got the call that Mom had fallen and was on the way to the hospital. She broke her pelvis in two places. No surgery but will have rehab for six weeks. My heart was broken because she has been through so much in the last 12 months. I know God loves her more than I do and is with her. Hebrews 13: 5, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
The next morning I was in a hurry when I found my garage freezer door open and food on the floor thawed. Next my old buddy, Duke, had an accident on our bed so now I had to wash everything! In came an email saying that the funeral home could not find any record of my uncle (who I care give) or that he had prepaid his funeral. I got in my bed and cried. I needed to be writing for the "peace" retreat and my life was in chaos!
Later I laughed and told God I was ready to leave the pity party and choose peace. I told Him this retreat is going to be great because Satan is still trying to stop it. I have Jesus and we've got the victory! By praising instead of whining, I set borders for the enemy - he may have touched the outside of my life but he can't come inside! God is there! Through the praising, He gave me His peace. Philippians 4: 7, "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." When I get overwhelmed I lose focus and quit trusting God. John 14: 27, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." I am trusting Him as He cares for my precious Momma! Thank you for your prayers!
"When you feel discouraged, fix your eyes on God and remember that thanking him is like taking a step out of the pit."
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