Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love.
Sometimes it’s hard to be devoted to others in love. When they don’t seem to care and you feel like you’ve done everything in your power to try to reach them, it can make you think about just giving up. That pretty perfectly describes my afternoon yesterday. Their seeming apathy, coupled with my exhausted frustration, had me wondering if there was any reason to keep trying to reach them.
Isaiah 46:4 “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
In the brief time between my total frustration and the final bell, I was mentally crying out to Jesus: “What do You want me to do? I’ve tried everything, Lord. They don’t care that I care. They don’t care at all. And I am so tired. Help me, Jesus.” Before the bell, I sent an email asking a sweet friend for prayers. As soon as the bell sounded and the kids were gone, I found another dear friend had sent me Isaiah 46:4. Thank You, Jesus, for sustaining me.
Romans 12:11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the vivid reminder that my help, my strength, my sustenance comes from You. Thank You, when I thought I was at the end of my reserves, for reminding me that Your power is perfected in my weakness. Thank You for this group, which keeps me on my toes and keeps me coming back to You. Help me to uplift and encourage them. Help me shine Your light. Draw me closer. Amen.
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Have a blessed day. I love you.