But God Is

Posted April 15th, 2009 by Jen in family life, religion

Hello, friends. I’ve been learning lately about this mysterious property of the God-human relationship: in our weakness, He is strong. I think this concept must be outside of the laws of physics. Shouldn’t a weak link break the chain? Here are my thoughts as I sit after a long and taxing day (oh, it’s tax day!):

My little boy’s babysitter quit today because he’s too difficult. But God is the shepherd of our hearts and His Spirit brings correction.

I’m overwhelmed with caring for my family while my husband is away working. But God is my husband and strong tower.

I have financial concerns pressing in. But He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and my inheritance is rich as a child of the King.

I was invited to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a missions outreach and the very thought scares me. But He is Lord of the Nations.

I feel unorganized, unproductive, and unable. But He set the order of the universe and made something out of nothing.

I am tired and discouraged and ready to fall. But He gives rest to the weary and hope to the hopeless; He holds my foot so it doesn’t slip.

I am not smart enough, brave enough, or bold enough to do the tasks before me. But He is all-wise, and the wind and waves obey His commands as He valiantly walks on water.

I am weak. But He is strong.

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Sarah at SmallWorld April 15th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Beautiful post. May you receive comfort from the Comforter!
Jen April 15th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Sarah, thank you!! I’ve already seen some comfort! Just since writing this, I went to do a load of laundry, and heard my mom playing the piano. I recognized it as her favorite song, and how amazingly timely for my state of mind–it was He Looked Beyond My Fault (to the tune of Danny Boy):

Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise,
for it was grace that brought my liberty;
I do not know just why He came to love me so,
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.

I shall forever life mine eyes to Calvary,
to view the cross where Jesus died for me,
how marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul;
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
julie April 15th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
It’s so hard to learn this and yet so freeing to!

But also, I would add, that maybe when you are feeling weak, your friends can surround you with support to hold up your arms to HIM (like Moses and Aaron). So, my friend, How can I best do something to hold up your arms? Email or call to let me know!
Mrs darling April 15th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
Ive known that song all my life and never put together the fact that it was the same tune as Danny Boy! How weird.

Sorry your feeling so undone. Gid really does care and have all the answers. May you feel His peace with you now.
Funkiplanet April 15th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
This is you at your best. Your turmoil is messy but your writing is crystal clear. Your day is disastrous but your thoughts are ordered. Your mind is a jumble of confusion but your eyes are on the Most High King.

Superb!
e-Mom April 15th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I am nodding in agreement with Funkiplanet.

And we can all relate to this post! Trusting you’ve had a chance to be refreshed through sleep. :~D
Fencepost April 16th, 2009 at 6:32 am
The road is long and the burdens are heavy but remember, God is always at your side to help carry the load and support you when you are too weak to walk.
Becky Krist April 16th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I will come stay with you and take care of little L. You breathe the words and I’m driving down. I’m serious as a heart attack, we are to bare each others burdens.
halfmoon girl April 16th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I am in absolute agreement with Funkiplanet- that was an awesome post Jen! I am most encouraged by my friends when they show their vulnerablity. Keep claiming His promises! I have been doing that in the face of things that cause anxiety- it does make a difference.
Jen April 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Julie, thank you for being there!

Mrs. Darling, I only know because of my mom about the song. She loves “Danny Boy” independently of this song, but loves this song so much because of a combination of the words and tune. Anyway, thank you for your sweet words.

FunkiPlanet, oh, what a beautiful comment you left me! I am indeed trying to keep my eyes on the Most High!

e-Mom, I did have a good sleep! I even woke up at 1:30 a.m. feeling refreshed, but thought I’d better go back to sleep!

Fencepost, Thank you for the amazing words of encouragement!

Becky, my heart was completely warmed by your offer!! I am feeling so loved and supported and able! Thank you, thank you! I will email/call you.

halfmoon girl, yes, I try to keep it real… :-) I will keep claiming His promises and I am in awe at His response.
Mandi April 17th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Oh Jen - this is a wonderful post! I love how the great ‘I AM’ is everything we need and that in our weakness His strength is made perfect! God loves impossible circumstances because in no other situation is His glory and power more recognized!
You are in my prayers and my heart dear friend!

Love and Hugs,
Mandi
tipper April 20th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Jennifer-you have given encouragement to me today-and I thank you.
Jen April 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Mandi, thank you, as always, for your prayers.

Tipper, I am being encouraged in my weakness, and I’m glad you found some encouragement here, too!
Renae May 3rd, 2009 at 12:17 am
I’ve pondered this so many times. It all seems so backwards, you know. But yes, let’s give God the glory for using weak vessels like us.

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…(2 Cor. 4:7-11)
Jen May 3rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Renae, perfect verses to go with these thoughts!

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