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Intimidated by demanding tasks and crumbling under self-imposed pressure, I cried aloud pitifully to God from the safety of my car, “Help! I need a new level of Your strength. I am really discouraged and I don’t know if I can do this.”
I half expected God to pat me on the back and tell me that I could just forget all about those trying responsibilities. He would somehow whisk me out of all my overwhelming circumstances like some supernatural Prince Charming.
Instead of sympathy or promise of an immediate and gallant rescue, I heard God’s quiet voice reassure me within my spirit, You can do all things through My strength.
Really, Lord? I silently questioned. I sure didn’t feel overjoyed by His words, although I knew He was right. God had just quoted me part of a Scripture, after all. Read the rest of this entry »
