The word for Five Minute Friday is only.
I have been feeling that feeling this past week or two that sends me into a dark hole. It is that feeling that there is only me to get things done. Only me to draw on the meager resources I have available. Only me to make this final push to Christmas. Right now, I don’t have it in me. Only me isn’t going to cut it this year.
I have been feeling that feeling this past week or two that sends me into a dark hole. It is that feeling that there is only me to get things done. Share on XOf course, the concept of only me isn’t true. That’s why the thinking is so depressing and drives me into a very dark place. I forget that I have a GOD who is watching over me. He cares for me and those I love. He is orchestrating the things that need to be accomplished in their lives as well as mine in order to work out our salvation in the ways needed. He has lavished me with resources. stop
Of course, the concept of only me is not true. GOD has lavished me with the resources I need to do HIs will and is working to care for me and those I love in ways much better than I could ever do! Share on XHe is working to guide, protect, comfort, minister to and even encourage me and them. So, when those thoughts return that I am alone or that I am left alone as an only me, I can minister to that person who comes across my path, no matter who it is.
Those of us who are in Christ are not only me’s. That is my encouraging word today…for me and you.
And as far as Christmas goes. What gets done is great, what doesn’t get done doesn’t have to be done this year. Finish the important things first.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing
in the heavenly places,
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world,
that we should be holy and blameless before him.
In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ,
according to the purpose of his will,
to the praise of his glorious grace,
with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
In him we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of our trespasses,
according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us,
in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will,
according to his purpose,
which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time,
to unite all things in him,
things in heaven and things on earth.Ephesians 1: 3-10
Great post, Martha! I’ve had those Christmas seasons where I’ve felt as if everything is on my shoulders. But, God’s been teaching me the same thing that you shared here-—if it gets done, Great! If it doesn’t get done, that’s okay. It didn’t need to be completed this year.
I hope your Christmas season holds great joy and times of stillness with Jesus!
it is beginning to jeanne:)
I have found that for the last several years having a tree and all the decorations are not a prority although someone? Myself? Acuses me of being a Scrooge. Also, purchasing gifts has become more difficult as time goes on, and although it seems impersonal, We gift cash. I think the kids like it better because they can make their own choice how to spend it. Like it or not, we cannot keep up the pace of the past and when we try, it drains us. I am sorry this is a rough place for you and will be praying.
thnaks linda:) yes, i’ve had to make many of the cutbacks you describe. the energy just doesn’t hold up like it once did. i’m not always sure how much of the short energy is true tiredness and how much is emotional…ie. feeling blue!
And the important “thing” I need to finish? ENJOY who and what is at hand . . . there isn’t anything i can buy or make that will make a heart happier than undivided attention, and tlc. Time to change out of white rabbit suit, and stay out of Christmas rabbit holes, huh?
yes, barbara. for sure!
It is easy to feel it all depends on us but such a relief to remember that’s not true. Praying that you know God with you in the difficulties you’re facing and you know, in your heart as well as in your head, that you’re not alone.
thanks lesley. i know what i’m facing is nothing compared to what many are dealing with during this season. it just came at me unexpectedly and threw me off. focusing on the truth has helped me get back on track. it just took awhile. i like to think i’m above all that, but turns out i’m just as human as the next person.
It’s so easy to fall into that trap that there is not enough of you available. You are doing the best you can and with God, you indeed are not alone.
you are right tara. it feels like there isn’t enough for sure. so we need to hand onto the truth, even if it is by our fingernails for sure!