Last night I made a post about putting on my big girl undies. As I thought about that during the night (and had several little talks with Jesus) it became apparent it wasnt my undies I needed to fix. If I had my way I would seriously stay in bed every day. The loss of Bubba, then Austin, then my Daddy, and then Mamma Sibby (Grandmother) over the past five years has all been a little overwhelming. As Jenn and I talked yesterday....Bubbas death seems the hardest hit of all....and we feel like it is because we didnt get to be in a room with him for his last breath, watch him suffer for years with a disease that ate his body and caused pain, or hear him say.....Im ready to go home. While our hearts are grieving so heavily for the other three too.....it just seems like with Bubbas birthday and death only a few days apart ......it smacks us into a big bucket of sadness, heartache, and overwhelming depression. Yes, I know we will see them all soon. Yes, God gives comfort. All of that is great....but the heartache just pushes that all to the back and the only view I see for days is......tears. So for the past 5 years I have said I will get up and shake the sadness off like water on a ducks back after we get past the anniversary date of Bubbas death. We have to for Bubba and for each other. But....the reality is....it isnt water on a ducks bath....it is so much heavier. So, during the night (which reminded me of this part of Blessings ........what if a thousand sleepless night is what it takes to know you are near) God informed me it wasnt my big girl undies I needed. I needed to look back on the shelf and rearm myself today with what He has provided. .........The Whole Armor of God So today my friends...if you are struggling with any aspect in life....join me as I wear what God has placed before me and we will face the worlds battlefield together. Love you all. Ephesians 6:10-18 The Whole Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:06:19 +0000
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