What are we doing here, Lord? That’s been my question ever since alex got me this fit stalker. We are training.... that was His soft answer to me. Every. Step. Of. The. Way. He leads me, guides me, carries me sometimes, and drags me, kicking and hollering, at others. He has always prepared me for any upcoming struggle, and the sweetest part of His answer is this: He’s been training me ever since I gave Him my heart and was wooing me well before that. I like seeing my Father in this aspect of our relationship and it’s made even sweeter as I look back with the benefit of hindsight. Even in the midst of grief and pain.... He’s been there. I see a softer side of Him most times but Alex has this friend, James, that occasionally pops up in my head with a: suck it up buttercup. That one makes both me and the Father chuckle. Best feeling in the world.... those moments from God that you feel in your soul. God likes it when I see Him as my trainer, but He never just trains... He’s loving on me, healing me, exhorting me, pruning and growing me. A few of my prayers for y’all brought me hard to my knees. And tho i know hardship has ya feeling weary, I’m so proud of the grace with which you are handling things. We really do got this.... those aren’t just words. We are truly made of sterner stuff than we know, and when we struggle, we aren’t struggling alone. If your burdens are heavy.... lay them down at the foot of the ‘one who sees’ and can ease them. I’m lifting you up.... illness, weakness, hardship.... surface things and passing, better days are coming. We are being molded and shaped by a Holy creator that is thoroughly taken with each and every one of our stories. This is the adventure we were created for! And it goes so much deeper than we know. The glory of the Lord is our rear guard and He prepares the way before us. Don’t focus on the wind and the waves; keep your eyes on your savior, and smile into the wind. Breathe in the moment..... and know, all this is going to pass, keep that heart and mind right, keep that body moving and rejoice in the delight of your Father as you hit the right notes ♥️ Big love to ya better fam! My mindset overall.... I might finish tired but I’m going to finish well!

Posted by kat at 2022-07-07 15:08:55 UTC