Monday, April 5, 2010

Have you considered My servant?

Today I feel like giving up. If I told you all the things that have happened today, you would probably laugh. And I guess it would be funny. But not right now. Let me just tell you a little about my day;
It started EARLY. My 2 year old came into my room crying, "Mommy I pooped!" I think I thought I was dreaming because I reached out and patted him. Guess where I patted him? Yep. Right on the behind. I pulled back a sticky stinky hand. So I got up and bathed him and put him back to sleep. I couldn't find the spot where he had relieved himself. I went back to bed. I got up and found the poo. Cleaned it up and started the day. My aunt called and I haven't talked to her in a week . I haven't been feeling like talking so I haven't answered the phone. I answered today but could hear nothing she said because my seven year old scream at the top of his voice the entire time I was on the phone. I had to hang up and take care of him. Then I went walking through the hall and heard a noise that sounded like pouring water. The two year old strikes again. He had hollowed out a place in the bean bag and was standing there peeing in it!. Another mess cleaned up. Then all three boys truly were trying to kill each other and I was refereeing. Then Jacob (the two year old) kept sneaking out the door...naked. I then discovered that the domain name that I paid for months ago isn't available and hasn't been for 8 years. I have hundreds of business cards with the name on them out there. I was multi tasking. I should not have been. I was trying to take care of the domain name thing on my blackberry while I was washing dishes. I got a new message from the web host and my blackberry slipped out of my hands. When I tried to catch it I hit it and it flew across the kitchen and landed in my dish water. I've had this blackberry for only a few months I didn't get the insurance on it. My other phone was stolen by a lady I was doing FREE photography for and now my computer is dying. Did I mention that my car is broken?
So, today I feel like giving up. Heaven sounds a whole lot better than earth and I'd rather be there right now.
But you know what? Praise the LORD anyway! He has always been and will always be right here beside me... even in the craziest of times. Things could be worse and if not for His grace, they would be! In times like this I am reminded of Job. The Lord said, "Have you considered my servant, Job?" Then he goes on to tell Satan how Job is a good guy who loves God and hates evil. We all know what happened next. Wouldn't it be awesome if God were bragging about us to the enemy right now? Have you considered my servant, Shirley? Or have you considered my servant, your name here? They wont break under your attack! They will cry out to me for help and salvation but they will not break! How awesome to have God speak so highly of us!
I am his servant and I will not bend. I will not break. No, I will not give up. Not today. I will call on HIM. I will ask for help. I will wait on salvation. I will expect it. I will receive it! I will be encouraged. Won't you be encouraged with me today?




2 comments:

  1. I am sorry you had a bad day. Your attitude is very encouraging. I know how hard it is to say I will praise God, no matter what.

    I found you through my brother, Adam Phelps, facebook. Saw you in his friends list. I enjoy reading your posts. Keep looking toward the Lord.

    Blessings,
    Amy Beth
    http://www.mysmokymtnhomeschool.com

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  2. Thanks, Amy Beth! With only one follower (she's my best friend and probably feels an obligation) and no comments, I was sure no one was reading this stuff! But it does make me feel better to write it.
    Adam was one of my very best friends in high school! I was tickled to find him on FB. I will look for you on FB too!

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