I just absolutely love the Lord! There is this one song, I'm sure many have heard it, called When I Think About the Lord... That song has been on my heart this afternoon, because as I think about the Lord, and everything He had brought me through and done within me, I realize I AM BLESSED! No, my life is not perfect by any means, but He truly has my back through it all. Today as I was taking care of some business, He reminded me that He has me right where He wants me. I have amazing neighbors that have helped support me & my kids through the challenges we deal with. My kids have a safe place to go vent, cry and laugh when they need to... Multiple places! If they hurt and need support, or even someone else to cheer them on they've got it and they are confident in knowing they do!
The job of a single parent isn't easy and at times there are a lot of tears, guilt, feelings of being not enough... Us single moms are horrible at asking for help because we are always trying to be tough as we are Mom, Dad, and everything in between!
My girlfriend reminded me today, it's OKAY to not be so tough, Chandra. It's OKAY to just cry and let Jesus know how tired you are. She Reminded Me That When I Can Acknowledge My WeakneSs That's When He Can Show Himself Strong! I smile, because I'm so used to ministering to others, it's always a sweet surprise when God uses those same women to minister to me!
My heart goes out to single moms, especially single moms of little ones! Oh, man I remember the days of having my newborn in the carrier, my 15 month old in the other arm and trying to keep my 2 1/2 year old focused enough to keep up with me! Lol I see moms in that boat at church and I never hesitate to smile, offer a word of encouragement and HELP! Cuz I've been there!
I recognize how blessed I am to have such great kids. We have weathered our storms but we are closer than ever. I'm so blessed... To have them tell me they love me and tell me how proud they are of their mama gives me more reason to praise the Lord and keep pressing forward in the things He has called me to do!
We've all got some haters out there but that's what haters do, hate. My sins have been forgiven a long time ago. My God loves me exactly as I am, perfectly imperfect! :) My babies (not such babies anymore lol) love me, believe in me and know beyond the shadow of any doubt that I would give my life for them in a heartbeat!
I continue to strive for certain goals for my life, and I may not be there yet... but I am far from where I came from & in THAT I rejoice! Through the years, He has turned my mourning into dancing & my sorrows into joy! He is my Jehovah Shalom, my wholeness in which I have nothing missing, nothing broken!
He is my Jehovah Jireh, my provider, and my El Shaddai, my MORE THAN ENOUGH!! He is my shield, my protector and my Knight in Shining Armor! He fights the battles for me, while I can just lay my head on His chest and rest....
He has placed us in the midst of amazing friends, family and church family and continues to show me how to be a better person every day...in the midst of the trials of every day life, I am truly blessed and highly favored! And I couldn't thank Him enough for it!
He has placed us in the midst of amazing friends, family and church family and continues to show me how to be a better person every day...in the midst of the trials of every day life, I am truly blessed and highly favored! And I couldn't thank Him enough for it!
What are you thankful for today??
~C
