Attempting to settle in. Wow! That is a big chore. Boxes everywhere, kids everywhere, cats everywhere, emotions everywhere. But we are moving forward. I start my new job on Monday. I am nervous that my "mommy emotions" will get the best of me. It is very hard to step out of a job that I LOVE and into a job that I need.
Every time I get emotional and start to be sad, God taps me on the shoulder and whispers "Be thankful".
So today we are attempting to settle in to our lives. I am attempting to relish every moment with my children. I am attempting to show my best friend how much I love him. I am attempting to live a life that points to Christ. But each time I fall short.
These are the lyrics to a song that have become my prayer through these tough times:
Give us faith to be strong
Father, we are so weak
Our bodies are fragile and weary
As we stagger and stumble to walk where you lead
Give us faith to be strong
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Mend us up when we break
This flesh can be wounded and shaking
When there's much too much trouble for one heart to take
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us hearts to find hope
Father, we cannot see
How the sorrow we feel can bring freedom
And as hard as we try, Lord, it's hard to believe
So, give us hearts to find hope
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith, faith to be strong
6 comments:
where in the world ARE you!? I didn't even realize you guys really left yet. bummer. email me and give me the lowdown. we have been praying for you guys and so has harvest. where are you working? somewhere fun I hope! with a clothing discount?? :) miss you guys!
Glad you all made it and that the job worked out! Praying for your transition period and for you all to find your "normal" now.
What perfect lyrics for right now. I'll be praying for you and your family on Monday when roles are officially switched for a while. You're much stronger than I am. When I get sad, I end up crying. I'm missing God's shoulder tap. I guess I should listen harder.
I want you to know I will be praying for you always...but especially on Monday! :) I remember talking this summer at the beach about "you do what you have to do to make it through..." but that doesn't mean it makes the transition any easier.
We are missing you all but trusting that even greater things are yet to come for your family!
we're praying for you. The street is quieter... and kind of sad. Grace and peace.
Hey girl... you need to add that to "Then Sings My Soul Saturday"...
Where did those lyrics come from, they are beautiful..
You are in our prayers so much right now. We love you.
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