Yes, I do.
I struggle with finding balance in my life as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, teacher, encourager, and photographer while keeping God as the center of it all.
I struggle to do the right thing all of the time.
I struggle to do it right the first time.
I struggle to be silent and still.
I struggle to wait.
I struggle to live in a world that is so blatantly opposite of what God desires for us.
I struggle to grasp how much pain is in the world around me and the deafening silence as people watch without doing anything.
I struggle watching people share jokes before they will share truths that will actually change hearts and lives.
I struggle watching a book and movie about killing children can become #1 while a movie about the very future of this great nation has yet to be mentioned in the news.
I struggle to understand.
The more I learn about God, and His truth, the more I struggle.
Why the constant struggle?
For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. Galatians 5:17
I am so grateful they are in constant conflict. Because the Spirit reminds me (convicts) that I need to align myself with God’s way.
I am thankful that God does not let me run so far away from Him and the truth. He is constantly calling me back to Himself and showing me I have gone astray. He allows me to struggle so that I can see that I am simply resisting what is best for me. My struggle in doing what I know is best is also His way to keep me humble. I may set my eyes on what I desire, but He will find ways to show me His. It doesn’t have to be a struggle. I make it one by resisting His way, all the way, right away.
I pray you will not struggle with His best for you one more day either…
As I prepare my heart for the holiday weekend, I am reminded that I need to let go and truly let God. Then and only then, will I know peace, joy, and the fullness of His love. His grace is enough.
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