I have had some of the toughest storms lately in regards to discipline with my girls. Resistence to obedience has been great lately. But it comes with no surprise because I had been praying that God would teach me how to truly experience Him as my refuge. He has given countless opportunities to seek Him and experience Him as just that. Wow, what peace came in the midst of each battle. I was able to see God's Word played out in the script of my days.
Psalm 46 says "God is our (my) refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." God has been my help in the "trouble" I have faced. I had a super natural strength to continue with the discipline and yet balanced with a deep love.
v.2 "Therefore will not we fear, though the earth shall be removed, and though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof..." It did seem at times lately that the earth was being removed and the mountains shaking. But....v.5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: (again the promise) God shall help her, and that right early."
In all honestly, I am working on the "fear" part of things. It was difficult to know the possibility of waking up the next day and facing the same battle again was not something I looked forward to. But I have begun praying that God would continue to grow me by increasing my faith in Him.
His promises were and are true. I've always known that, but lately have really been able to see it at a greater depth. I have always prayed that my dependence for Him would grow more and more. I know sometimes that comes from the difficult times.
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