As I sit on the floor of my room, looking at my opened suitcase, my pup looking at me, I'm gently reminded that I wasn't created to be strong. My strength doesn't come from me nor will it ever. If I was strong, where would my need for God be? So often, I become wrapped up in the world and believe the lie that I have to be strong in everything. I guess that's why these sweet reminders from the Lord are so well, sweet.
When I'm asked to lead a team on Wednesday nights, or lead a group of 7th grade girls at Disciple Now weekend, or get accepted to an awesome internship with an incredible non-profit organization like Praying Pelican, I automatically think I need to be strong and not show any weaknesses. A lie. This is what is so lovely about our Lord! He shines His glorious light through our weaknesses. "I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord" (Psalm 121:1-2). His Spirit in us is sufficient for any situation, trouble that comes our way. I don't have to constantly worry where my strength will come from. It's a scary thought if I ever had to rely on my human strength because I wouldn't make it very long. So grateful for His strength in me.
Why am I packing? My friend and I were asked to lead a prayer walk at a ladies retreat this weekend. At first, I was hesitant because these ladies have lived more life than me. They need to leading ME in a prayer walk. But God gives us various opportunities for a purpose. I only need to trust and rely in His strength. Thank You for Your strength and the peace within Your strength, Lord!
Praying for an awesome time of visiting, growing, refreshing, and relaxing weekend with sweet ladies at our church!
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