That was me to my son, Joshie, as we worked together to change the sheets on his bed. He incredibly responded, “You’re still the best mom in the world.” I told him thanks for that because I can sometimes be so hard on myself. But at the end of the day, I know, despite my ratchetness, I have a God who loves and approves of me. (HUGE SMILE)
That’s why I can boast of my weaknesses, baby! When I’m weak is when His strength comes shining through to help me. Like no shame in my game, I went sitting outside on the step of our front door to recalibrate after a difficult moment. Believe it or not, He showed up right there to reveal His invisible Presence with me. This God wink began this morning in a conversation with my brother, Jason. I told him that all the difficult situations I’m dealing with at the moment are HAPPENING FOR ME, NOT TO ME. So, as I sat down on that step at 44 minutes past the hour, look what showed up on page 44 of our family’s website, an old post entitled:
“NOTHING HAPPENS TO ME; IT HAPPENS FOR ME” Wink! Wink!
There was no way this was some regular coincidence. God has every moment of our lives perfectly timed, guys. He knows everything about us, including every thought we think and every word we say. The horror, right? Those words showing up there was His sweet way of letting your girl here know that she handles NOTHING alone. He stands with me!!! “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.” – Isaiah 54:17
I told Jason how all these challenges I go through are making me stronger, wiser, tougher, braver, happier, and more confident, and at peace because of the way God sticks with me. It’s just for me to tap into His Presence on a moment-by-moment basis seeking His help, tact, personality, wisdom, strength, favor, and grace, paying attention to Him in my spirit as to what He would have me to do, what to say and where to go.
Are you learning God’s voice? Years ago, I said the best prayer: ‘God, I want a closer walk with You.’ And let me tell ya, He hasn’t disappointed me. “The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.” Nahum 1:7 See how he showed up for me today in that difficult moment sitting on that step. He revealed a tiny glimmer of His Presence to get me back happy again where I can confidently tell you:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Tell Him you want a closer walk with Him, too! Wink! Wink!