I would have hardly survived the week without You.
Only tonight was I reminded of the prayer at HM Legacy, Pastor prayed that we be strengthened in the inner man. That we have the fortitude within. If this week is any indication, I’d say that it was perhaps a glimpse of what’s ahead for me. Yet, Lord I learned so much. I leaned on You like never before. I was so sensitized to Your Spirit and at times it was hard for my mind to process. Perhaps I walked through my days blind-folded, taking Your hand; perhaps I lived every day wide-eyed, with so much clarity of all that is happening that it almost seems too overwhelming for me. Too overwhelming for me but never for You. I treasured and prized quiet time with You so much this week – the morning and evening Word that refreshed me, nourished me, strengthened me, cleansed me, led me, and anointed me. If not for You, I would have broken down so many times. You are my only Hope, my only Comfort, my everything. Thank You for sending people my way, to share my burdens and thus completing Christ’s law. In all the darkness, ugliness and tragedy, the things that shone brighter than the mid-day sun were the unfailing love, incorruptible faith and resilient love I have seen and experienced through Your people, myself included. I know when it is not I but Christ. I know the point where my weakness has to give out to Your strength; where my weariness gives out to Your refreshing. And these beautiful exchanges are what have been keeping me going.
Something’s different now and I can’t really put my finger on it.
Like Your Word says,
He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard – things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion of the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely. Galatians 5:22-23 [MSG]
Effortlessly, He brings about the fruits of the Spirit.
Freely I have received, freely I give. I am drained out, but a vessel that I am, I know I am filled again.
Day by day. His grace is sufficient for the very present moment.
