Ellie snuggling her Auntie Grace last week
The tough get going. Or so the worldly saying goes. I find myself feeling so weak though lately in trials. Fearful trials of taking care of a poor, sick little girl who has a fever and double ear infection for several days now. She’s not eating much. Only wants to sleep. Exhausting trials of trying to rear a little boy who can be so sweet and vibrant yet so headstrong. But I must not give up. Tough is the last thing I feel and the desire to run away from issues of training and discipline is stronger than the desire to persevere. Frightening how my flesh wants so much ease.
Then, I read these words, “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
How contrary to the world’s messages!
And I have been thinking about the words from “A Mighty Fortress” by Martin Luther as well:
On earth is not his equal.
And He must win the battle.
One little word shall fell him.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
His kingdom is forever.”
Susanna
Rick
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Thank God for Ellie's recovery. Those tough times are when the Spirit is active in our groanings, invisibly guiding us and giving us spiritual cpr.Dad
Susanna, thank you for posting that verse and hymn, during a time when my life seems full of trials as well. I will be praying for you and your babies. And Grace, if you see this, that is a BEAUTIFUL picture of you and Miss ellie! Definitely a framer!
glad that ellie is better! i feel your vibe on parenting. i think that isthe nature of raising small children. just persevering. and being pregnant while chasing and training small ones is doubly hard. this i know! love you!!!!
Sus,Oh, poor Ellie!I remember when Gabriel had a season of chronic strep throat. High fevers and lethargy. It was so hard. I am so glad she is doing better.Love, Jo
Susanna, I think we can all be reminded how He is strong…and we are weak…our strength is His strength. Love you.
SO glad out little Ellie is feeling better….And you, too….I always remember how Paul at one point was so worn down by his suffering he "despaired of life itself"…Love, Mom
Strong = Susanna! Quiet, and persistently so!
I'm so glad that Ellie is feeling better!! Thinking of you