Sometimes it feels like life is coming at me with the force of a firehose. Just strong enough to knock me off balance but not quite off my feet. It has been that kind of year. Physically, emotionally, family dynamics and just life. It doesn’t make me special, each of us is being hit with all that life smacks us right in the face with. This past week in particular has been a challenge and I have been focusing on what a gut punch the water spray from the hose is. God reframed it for me the morning to consider that the power of the water/His love is what puts the fire out. Does it cause a bit of pain and possibly damage? Yes, but it is worth it to have the water save us from a worst disaster.
I know I am getting a bit over the top with my symbolism. But I will give myself a break because I truthfully have been thinking that I couldn’t stand what life was shooting at me. Rapid fire concerns for those I love as well as my own health. It is such a gift when God shifts my heart from woe is me to seeing the protection that He provides even in the harshest times of life.
Rather than focusing on how my health has kept me from doing what I want to do, I want to appreciate this sit down time that I have had to rest. Looking at my loved ones who are facing circumstances that I wish I could protect them from, I want to appreciate that I can be here to pray, hug and support them. When I lift my eyes or look into their eyes I can tell that even if I can’t move a mountain for them or kiss their booboos and make it all better, I can be here to listen and love.
Today I will try to spend my rest time focusing on how fortunate I am to have people in my life who lean on me and that I can lean on. That is the healing power of the water and that has always been my happy place.
In Him,
Joyful
10-18-23
Praying for you!
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