Today's Haiku

 

 

I need to rest more

Tired of being tired

God, I need Your help

 

Growing Together

  

Hello Friends! Long time, no see! I am sure you have been wondering where I have been. You deserve an update. Here goes.

 

I was excited about my courses this Spring at Divinity school. There is a saying, “Man plans, God laughs.” I experienced some accidents and other health issues, including allergic reactions. My health declined to the point I was placed on medical bed rest and I had to medically withdraw from seminary. I fought this but I know this was the best decision.

 

I tend to put other people’s needs before my own. I do not blame God. We should never blame God for bad things that happen to us. Good and bad water cannot come out of the same well:

  

James 3:11-12 (Reader Friendly Edition)

 Do good and bad water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree make olives? Can a grapevine make figs? No! And a well full of salty water cannot give good water.

  

So, what now? Am I giving up? Am I resting on my Master of Arts in Christian Education degree? No! I am taking this time to follow medical advice. I am continuing to receive medical care this year so I can re-enroll in seminary. I hope to start in Spring 2021. Most importantly, I am giving myself permission to rest.

 

 

I am disappointed in the delay. But if I do not practice proper self-care not only am I no good to the people I help, I will not remain on the Earth. I can have long life provided I take care of myself.

 

Having said that, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Sometimes the only way to fight back is to rest and receive from the LORD.

 

Are you dealing with something and you cannot seem to get your head above water? Perhaps we should let go and let God. 

Maybe this is a battle God needs to fight for us? I suggest we take this time to rest. Stop doing things and rest as a human being.

 

Let us pray this Scripture together in the name of Jesus Christ:

  

Psalm 116:5-9

The Lord is kind and does what is right. Our God is merciful.

The Lord watches over the foolish. When I was helpless, he saved me.

I said to myself, “Relax, because the Lord takes care of you.”

Lord, you have saved me from death. You have stopped my eyes from crying. You have kept me from being defeated.

So I will walk with the Lord in the land of the living.