Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
Am I tired? At times I am. Am I weary? At times I am. Do I get burned out? At times I do. I think we all suffer at one time or another with different things that come into our daily lives. I had a sweet sister in the Lord just openly share her heart with me that she was burned out on religion. The thing is that if religion is what we are seeking we will become burned out quick like!
The thing I KNOW is that our walk with Christ is not without struggles nor suffering.
He never promised us that it would be. He did promise us that He would never leave nor forsake us no matter what. I find comfort in that promise.
When we are dealing with being tired, worn out, sad, afraid, unsure, or whatever it is that is going on in our life if we are not very careful we will allow it to consume us. So much so that we give up on people in general, family and friends. We hide in our closets and invite no one into our life and we become bitter, complacent, and stale. We no longer feel or see the need to be faithful to our church and in the midst of fellowship. We find ourselves digging deeper and deeper into a pit.
I asked a 90 plus year old friend of mine once; How have you managed to live all these years, dealing with the hardships of your life that you've had and yet remain so faithful to Christ? Her answer; "I keep company with Jesus". WOW!!!
The demands of this world can just flat out be exhausting! But with Jesus we can have peace, joy, freedom, grace and mercy.
For me, when I place myself at the service of our Lord I find that everything else falls into place somehow, sometime and somewhere along life's way.
The thing I KNOW is that our walk with Christ is not without struggles nor suffering.
He never promised us that it would be. He did promise us that He would never leave nor forsake us no matter what. I find comfort in that promise.
When we are dealing with being tired, worn out, sad, afraid, unsure, or whatever it is that is going on in our life if we are not very careful we will allow it to consume us. So much so that we give up on people in general, family and friends. We hide in our closets and invite no one into our life and we become bitter, complacent, and stale. We no longer feel or see the need to be faithful to our church and in the midst of fellowship. We find ourselves digging deeper and deeper into a pit.
I asked a 90 plus year old friend of mine once; How have you managed to live all these years, dealing with the hardships of your life that you've had and yet remain so faithful to Christ? Her answer; "I keep company with Jesus". WOW!!!
The demands of this world can just flat out be exhausting! But with Jesus we can have peace, joy, freedom, grace and mercy.
For me, when I place myself at the service of our Lord I find that everything else falls into place somehow, sometime and somewhere along life's way.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I don't think I could make it through the day without my little conversations with Jesus! He's always available!!
ReplyDeleteNeeded this today!
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Without JESUS, how do we even manage to get out of bed in the morning? What an awesome Savior we have and it's so humbling at just how much He loves us!! AWESOME post...and I love the advice from the older CHRISTian lady that she just keeps company with JESUS!!! Love you, sweet Lady. HOPE you have an awesome day!
ReplyDeleteI read this recently and I love it: When ever you need to re-direct your thoughts, just whisper my name....Jesus
ReplyDeleteJohnna D.
A wonderful message Cindy. I have had the 'I am' syndrome. But Hallelujah I am a child of the great I AM who gives me the strength to overcome. Hope your day is happy and blessed!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that this is something that my husband and I are dealing with...worn out! Tired and burned out. We are doing all the work in our little church and it seems everyone is ok to let us do all the work. We can never take a vacation or the weekend off. We are about ready to step back and let things go, or someone will have to step up.
ReplyDeleteBut I needed to hear this today. I will continue to pray about how to handle it. :)
Oh my...what truth you speak here today, Cindy. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteWonderful guidance on a beautiful verse, Cindy. Thank you. I've pinned your verse, because the graphic is beautiful as well. ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful message Cindy!
ReplyDeleteI love that! I keep company with Jesus!! All we can do is our best and then turn the rest over to him!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
My goodness was this a direct hit. I've been looking into volunteer work to help.
ReplyDeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteWonderful post since last year, i feel liked a crashed and burned and now this New Year, I am picking up the pieces!!
Hugs,
Deb
What a wonderful post. Thank you so much lovely daly, I will remember to have company with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm all you say 'at times,' but my Lord has been listening to my prayers lately and has made my DD happy, I have asked Him to grant her that and it looks like He has! He is the best and we are so lucky to believe in Him near us. and to have Him near us always
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Blessings sweet lady.
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