No. 629

We all have those days where we just don't know.

Don't know if we can keep going.
Don't know if we can keep working.
Don't know if we can keep focused.
Don't know if we have enough energy.
Don't know if we have enough wisdom.

Don't know if we have the wherewithal to "doitall".

You understand life doesn't stop for you, nor around you. There's plenty to do and say and yet you simply want to not think about it. Some of it. Most of it. Maybe all of it.

Can certain worries and concerns be surgically removed from your purview?
Can frustrations and tensions be released and returned back to their rightful place; far and away from our mind and spirit?

I wish I had better answers. Or perhaps more explainable answers. But I don't.

Yes. The answer is yes, to all the above.
But not on your own.

Not by sight, but by faith.
Not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord.

We all have battles. We all have scars. We all have wounds and damages and while we could share our life stories and war stories and shake our heads in disbelief and our fists in anger to what has happened to us that has combined with the stupidity we've done that has created a toxic mental and heart issue, the truth is God stands with us. The Lord helps us in our weakness and intercedes on our behalf with groanings that can't be uttered. The Holy Spirit grants to us, wisdom and comfort. There is a covering of grace, made available to those who trust in God and look to Him.

I know the struggle is real. And that of many is much more than mine, we were to "share & tell". But God takes us, each where we are, if we would but press in to His presence, and press on through this life.

It may take all you have and then some, but the only way to continue to be effective starts by the simple act of continue. It is hard, I know... why do you think this post title is simply the tally since this site's relaunch back on June 1 of 2015? Because sometimes, all you can do is acknowledge where you are and ask again for God's hand of help.

Pray, this #effectiveSunday; God's strength on His people, to press in and seek His face. May many be encouraged, to press on and not quit. May we not give up on the faith which we profess, nor the hopes and plans God has ordained in advance for us to accomplish. Pray the church would be a place, where the damaged are made whole, the broken are repaired; the hurt are comforted and the weary are strengthened. For as much as God never fails or leaves us, may we not be so quick to check out on our faith when times get hard. Furthermore, may not be so quick to try to trump each other with who has the harder life or the more difficult struggle.  God stands ready for those who will call on Him; but it does require that we call and not remain in ourselves.

Rest for the weary.
Strength for the weak.
Hope for the despair.
Healing for the sick.
Protection for the afraid.
Whatever you need;
Look to I AM.
For the glory of God.

- PNC

ps: picture was discovered after writing this. Decided on the post title before writing, which is rare.
God has a sense of humor. You are going to be okay. He is closer than you know.

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