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i trained for and ran the san diego marathon in june
'04. through that experience, i learned that life is like a
marathon. both are in full need of God's presence,
discipline, routine, pushing through challenges, breathing
consistently, doubt, letting the little things pass, pure joy, utter pain,
endurance, faith and even slowing down at times. all of this jumbled about
and happening a thousand times over and over again.
my life
marathon has been filled with ups and downs. God has been faithful and is
daily growing and challenging me to run a stronger race. through the Word,
prayer and chats with the hubby and close girl friends, i feel God
speaking to me via annual themes.
in '08, i felt that God was
telling me to "let go". although i truly have faith that God handles all
the big and little details of my life, i realized that i was unable to
place at His feet the one thing i hold closest to my heart. this being my
desire to live near my sister and BIL (brother in law). their move to
california in august '07 brought me way down. in my heart i knew that this
was likely a permanent move and i couldn't figure out a way to fix the
problem. my heart was often filled with sadness. through praying and chats
with my sister, we were both reminded that God IS sovereign. sure, we may
not see a solution in sight and we may still be on opposite coasts which
make us miss out on the daily happenings of each others lives, but we must
remember that God knows all. He has it under control and He hears the
deepest desires of our heart. even though '08 has come and gone, i am
still learning how to let God have this desire. the constant ache of being
far from my family and wishing we all lived next door to each other is
still ever present.
in '09, God is growing me to rejoice and be
content whatever the circumstance.
"rejoice in the Lord always. i will say it
again: rejoice!" philippians 4:4
"i know
what it is to be in need, and i know what it is to have plenty. i have
learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether
well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. i can do
everything through him who gives me strength." philippians
4:12-13
in reading, meditating and praying last week, i heard
God reflecting with me on these two things. the word 'rejoice' means to
have joy. my heart has not felt joy in a long time. i have been too
discontent with different situations (i.e. the "letting go" situation from
'08) in my life to see all the blessings and love that God has provided me
through family and friends. in my discontentment, i grew extremely
selfish. needing and wanting jumped far above loving and giving. i'm glad
God has spoken to me regarding this aspect of my life and am excited to
see where and how my heart will change. hopefully, it will soon look a lot
more like His heart.
blessings,
carol
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