Wednesday, April 1, 2009

God's faithfullness

I am amazed at how God is so faithful. Yesterday, I found myself laying on my bed crying. I was tired and in a giving up mode. I felt like a failure. I cried out to God and told him that I couldn't do it anymore. I was tired of trying to be a better wife, mom and keeper at home. I was frustrated with all of my failures. I was giving up. I confessed my failures and sins. I think I even told God I was giving up for now.

I then went and read to the kids, as promised. The kids then watched Bolt, again as I promised them. I was giving up so I went on the computer. I didn't want to persevere in my housecleaning and helpmeet duties. I just wanted to forget about reality. So of course, God sent me to Bina's blog. He told me that he always perseveres for me. He will never give up on me. He is forever faithful. I allowed a few tears and a thankful prayer, got up and went to work on my closet. I cleaned and went to the Post Office and library as I needed to. My attitude was not perfect. I was still a little grumpy to my kids, but I got over it quickly.

I talked to Oystein when he came home and received his comfort. I left the house by myself to get some pictures printed and enjoy some quiet. I woke up this morning not feeling like giving up. I was ready for today.

Thank you, God for your faithfullness. Thank you that you are faithful, even when I am not.

2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful (ESV)

Then this morning, I read Dawn's post for today. Again, God was talking to me. He was reminding me that it isn't about all that I do. It's about my relationship with Him!

Amazing!

6 comments:

Aleah said...

I found your blog through google blog search. ; )

It's nice to know that someone else was having the same kind of day yesterday! And just across the street!

Our kids also watched Bolt yesterday and I tried to ignore everything by going to the computer.

I went out yesterday evening to also to "breathe" and get some things done in quiet.

Thanks for this post! Now I'm off to fold the mound of laundry with a good attitude (I hope). : )

Have a good afternoon!

Aleah

Becki said...

I'm glad God showed you his faithfullness!

I miss you!

Rachel said...

Aleah,

How cool you found me here. I'll have to check out your blog too.

I hope today was a better day for you.

Amber said...

Great is thy faithfulness...

Heather said...

That is awesome that God chose to speak to you through friends' blogs and remind you of His faithfulness! I hope that reminder continues to carry you through your struggles.

Bina said...

Hi Rachel, I'm catching up on my blog reading:) I miss you. Praising God for His faithfulness in reminding us of His love in our mos desperate hours! I have so many stories of that in my life. Thank you for sharing! Love, Bina