5/16/2020
2 Peter 1:4 “Partakers of the divine
nature.”
I did not read Chambers this morning as I
am accustomed to doing. Instead, my husband and I got up early for our
bi-weekly grocery shopping trip. Since he qualifies for special early hours, we
try to go during those times. Sadly, because of my OCD, this simple act has
become quite a lengthy process before, during, and after. I will not get into
the details here, but suffice it to say, it is exhausting. Blast this Covid-19!
This afternoon, during my “decompression”
time, my husband had a mishap while cleaning out the garage. Unfortunately,
some of the non-perishables had not been brought inside yet and were a part of
the minor calamity. Again, I will not go into detail here, but it was another
stressor for yours truly. Yes, an OCD issue again. Ugh.
So, I have had a hard day; it was not akin
to what any frontline worker, parent of young children, or many others are
going through right now, but for me it was exhausting. This evening, as I sat
down to write this daily entry, I picked up My
Utmost and was duly adjusted in my attitude, wishing I had kept to my
morning routine. This is what I read: “What does it matter if external circumstances
are hard? Why should they not be? If we give way to self-pity and indulge in
the luxury if misery, we banish God’s riches from our own lives and hinder
others from entering into His provisions.” And so, I am duly admonished by
Chambers’ words. I must ALWAYS turn to my God and realize His mighty power,
grace, and majesty, especially in my time of struggle, for He will never leave
me or forsake me. My life must always reflect that truth, particularly when I
am at my weakest, for my strength comes from my God. We will all experience
trying times, but it is how we lean into our relationship with God that
matters.
“Be stamped with God’s nature, and His
blessing will come through you all the time”
Oswald
Chambers
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