It’s time for God’s people to dig in. The real way. Like we mean it. After all, His plans are so much bigger and better!
When God’s People Dig in
Every year I have high hopes for myself. And every year I struggle to keep my flowers alive. The silly things expect to actually be watered regularly. Can you say high maintenance?
Meanwhile, our basketball hoop fell down during a storm a couple of weeks ago and the babies have enjoyed using it as a jungle gym. This is fine except for when one of them runs toward the street while the other tries to get himself stuck inside the net of the hoop.
All that to say, sorry flowers. I’m busy keeping a bunch of kids alive so sometimes I forget about you.
This is why we can’t get a dog.
Well anyway. I share this cute little tidbit about my life to remind you of this truth:
You can’t do it all. I can’t do it all. But we don’t need to do it all because we serve a Savior who already did it all. He continues to do it all and He works His power in and through us when we surrender ourselves and let Him do His work!
Embracing this Truth has changed everything about my days, how I feel about myself as a mom, wife, homemaker, friend, neighbor, and servant.
You all encourage me so much! After sharing this post on a few weeks ago, I’ve been so challenged to dig in more and learn more about what God wants to teach me. Your email responses have inspired me, and as I sit in the quiet with Him each morning, I’ve been reflecting more on this:
If all of us – ALL OF US – dig into the Word and fully seek Him daily, what might be the result of this for His Kingdom??
It blows my mind to try to imagine what I cannot possibly fathom. Our God is limitless, and together, we can be a part of something incredible.
Feeding our families good food is important. Taking care of our homes is important. Working hard is important.
But nothing is as important as leaning into what God has for us.
Our great efforts fall terribly short when we aren’t letting the Spirit be our guide and resting fully in His presence, walking humbly with Him, loving Him with our whole hearts.
Start preparing your heart now to dig in.
It’s time for us all to move out of our comfort zones and into the place that God has planned for us all along.
I’m preparing a post to share next: How to Spend Time in the Word Regularly.
If this is a struggle for you, get ready. If prayer is hit and miss in your life, get ready. If you need encouragement, don’t know where to start, feel like you’re floundering in your relationship with God, get ready.
I’m prayerfully excited to share more about how God has helped me dig into His Word and LOVE IT. God will help you love it too. God will change your life. Get ready!
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