Today’s Devotional Was Written By One Growing, Learning and Expanding in God’s Grace: Tracy Koweh (Soon To Be Dixon)
All In Together Now
Galatians 6:2 (Amplified Bible)
2Bear (endure, carry) one another's burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it].
As you already know the past few weeks, and weeks to come, I've had a house full. My three sisters and Jaida are all living with me. At first I didn't really know how it was all going to work out. The extra cost, food, and expenses that would come along with the additions, but what I'm learning every day is that the extra love, joy, and happiness I've had has totally outweighed it all.
We were under the impression we were here to give the girls an environment of unconditional love, fun, and relaxation, but they have shown us teamwork, hard work and that life can't be all work with no down time. I find myself counting down the hours til I get to go home and joke with them all. I sit at work and think of what gourmet dish I can teach them to make, or what meal will require the most time together to prepare. We play, talk, wrestle and just hang out.
The girls have become mini Martha's in the kitchen and great helpers around the house. We have a common respect for each other and its helped me to see that I don't have to be super woman all the time. I'm one to go to work full time, come home cook a full course meal with little to no help, then prep for the next day all on my own. Shane has spoiled me to the point of letting him help out, but it wasn't until the girls came that I was able to let my guard down and trust that not everybody would let me down.
A lot of times in our spiritual lives, we try to do it all with no balance, then we find ourselves tired and worn out; frustrated and even at times mad with God. We should be a full time Christian all day every day, but that doesn't mean we have to individually save all the sinners of the World. It’s okay to lean on the Lord all the time, and even our brothers and sisters in Christ some of the time. There are times that God will take us into the wilderness for some one on one time, but until those times and in between those times, we should be leaning on one another. Praying for each other, fasting with each other, giving to each other, and just showing the love of Christ. This hump day, don't work yourself to hard, share the wealth and the work of this walk.
1 comment:
Tracy,
well done once again. i can relate,because when it comes to my situation i always feel like a superteen bt you as well as others have really helped me. i know tht i dont have to do this by myself,because when things get hard enough i know i can call on you &nd you'll be there to my rescue. i have no problem helping,because unlike at home being at your house really makes me feel like im appart of a real family. one that eat dinner together and plays around with each other. if i had a million dollars i would give it all to you to help out cause i know we probably eat a million dollars worth of food at your house. im very happy that you have Shane,because its bought time that you get your helpmeat. you deserve it so enjoy it nomatter how hard it may seen. these words werent just words to start my day bt words tht i will carry with me for the rest of my life.
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