Stretched and Uncomfortable

Now that is a pleasant title for a Friday...

"Stretched and Uncomfortable" is something that, when doing the will of God, we will feel at one time or another and sometimes...more often than not.  It is what I am feeling and maybe what you are feeling, too...but it does not mean you get to give in or give up...oh, no...

Trouble is part of life, duh and when you are in the midst of troubles, conflicts, strife, ________________ (enter your thought here) amongst all of the homework you struggle to help with, socks to match, appointments to make and carpools to figure out, how you deal with all of it is what makes the difference. Relying on God and doing what HE wants you to do versus how YOU think you should handle your situation will make all of the difference.  When you are sure of that, you will be able to deal with what life brings you much easier.  It will provide you a sense of peace and THAT is what living in Gods will is all about. 

I am certain you are thinking "Well, good morning to you, too" or "Well, I am sure glad I stopped here this morning" which I am glad you did, because I am learning and growing in my walk and here to tell you that "Stretched and Uncomfortable" is a normal and good....and the name of a new canvas that I created yesterday out in the ol' shead-teau while the sun rose...

which, by the way, is a great way to start the day! 

Comments

[Sandra]

Hi
just what i needed..i'm stretched and uncomfortable..your right... it is about living Gods will, not my way of handling things..thank you
Sandra

[mardi james]

I really like this ... that is how I feel at work. I keep praying for God's Help, and I have to remind myself giving up isn't an option. thanks for the reminder.

[Debbie Schulte]

That is genius, divinely inspired and Divinely inspiring! Love it Stephanie! If we are not being stretched and feeling uncomfortable in some way, we are not growing (in Him). Thank you for helping me to remember to keep my focus on Him!