Thanks Hollie for reminding me again...
Jesus is visiting with the father of a demon-possess boy...stay with me here, no I do not believe Tennyson is demon possessed however this reminded me that when we as parents, are feeling helpless and unable to do anything in our own strength which too often I find myself trying to do, all we have to do is cry out to Him and He will hear our cries. The answers that we receive are not always those we wanted however He is good and faithful and just and will not leave or forsake us regardless of our circumstances.
I keep crying out to God though He knows my heart, assuring Him that I'm not doubting His sovereignty but that I'm just overwhelmed with everything. Then I wonder to myself if I have to assure Him I'm trusting in Him, am I really??
Mark 9:21-24, 29 (The Message)
21-22He asked the boy's father, "How long has this been going on?"
"Ever since he was a little boy. Many times it pitches him into fire or the river to do away with him. If you can do anything, do it. Have a heart and help us!"
23Jesus said, "If? There are no 'ifs' among believers. Anything can happen."
24No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, "Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!"
Too often in my requests I am asking if He sees fit to or if it's His will, to cure our little one of all his ailments. When I am praying my 'ifs,' what am I saying to God?? I pray I would be like the child's father (ultimately I would love to never doubt His will however know better than that, though I know His ways are better than mine) and instantaneously, before the words are finished leaving Jesus' mouth cry out for His help.
When the disciples questioned Jesus as to why they were unable to cast the demon out of the child, they too were reminded that they cannot do in their own strength that which only God can do.
29He answered, "There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer."
Thanks for listening and for praying...love you guys!
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Lindsay, I find this to be one of my struggles. What if my will and God's are not one and the same? Surrender in the little things is easier than in the big ones but I believe God helps us with this struggle just as any other struggle, when we admit to him we are struggling (although he already knows). Your transparency is a huge blessing!! I am so glad he is staying in his big boy bed and growing!! in Love, Kim
Lindsay you are awesome!! You are a great mom. You are a great example to all of us. You are so real. God is using you, Travis, and Tennyson for his glory. I hate that you are going through this but know that God is already working good out of this situation. I know I'm not alone in saying that reading your blog, talking with you, and praying for you has helped to renew my faith. God is using you to bring me close to HIM. Thank you for being such a willing vessel. I promise I'll keep praying.
Today I am praying his promise.......
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4
Tennyson, tell your mommy and daddy that Jesus loves them this I know for the Bible tells me so!! Granny and Poppie do too!! You are a sweet messenger and know one can give them that message better than YOU! Love you Granny
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