Sep 21 2006
Endurance
Coordinating a 2-day conference is no easy feat. If I felt like I had the whole world on my shoulders before, now it feels like the entire universe.
I happen to be reading through the book of Romans and on the day that I felt at wit’s end, on the verge of a nervous breakdown, I stumbled across this familiar passage:
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us — they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us.”
– Romans 5:3-5
That verse was for me, for that moment just when I needed it.
I just pray that in the midst of these times that I can still maintain a good witness. Sometimes stress gets the better of me and I find myself looking more like the downtrodden Eeyore than one who should be reflecting Philippians 4:13 (”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”).
I wonder what the Lord is preparing me for? It must be something good. Right?
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Phil. 4:13 is my favorite too! As a new believer I’ve noticed that I’ve slowly become a “glass half full” kinda guy. I used to be such an arrogant, cynical SOB.
Be blessed.
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Preparing you for something good? Indeed! As much as you think you look like Eeyore I am certain that you pull things off with more grace than you think! Thankfully, it’s the weekend!
Thanks for the encouragement, Mark and April! I have been trying to stave off the anxiety since tomorrow is the “big day.” If you remember, please lift some prayers for me tomorrow and Tuesday! I’ll definitely need it to keep myself from having an anxiety attack over this whole thing.