Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Whatever!

"Whatever".... Man, what a great saying! ... I have a tendency to say it when frustrated or ready to quit. I also hear it from the kids I teach when they want to finish a conversation due to frustration. "WHATEVERRRRRRR" can you hear it?
This morning however, I heard it from God. I was crying out to God saying I can't do this teaching job anymore, and He said, "whatever you ask in my name I will give to you" "Ask for my help, my leadership Denise, and I will give it to you" Luke 18:27. I said, I can't because I am too tired, and God said,"I will give you rest in what ever situation you are facing" Matthew 11:28-30. So I went on a bit longer in this conversation with God. I said, I thought I was able but I am not the one for this job, and God said, "I will supply all your needs" Phil. 4:19 For nothing is impossible with me Denise, trust me, "For apart from Me, you can do nothing" John 15:5 You see God gave me a peace about today and I am not going to lose it .... at least for today that is. God is able, sufficient, powerful, present and truly in control. So, whatever you and I are facing, we have a choice to make. We can give it to Him, trust He will work all things together according to His plan or we can sit in our worlds of frustration and scream "WHATEVERRRR" and remain there for awhile, going nowhere. I have a reminder now fixed in my mind and so do you........ Go for it today and trust in His truths, For I can do all things through Christ in WHATEVERRRRRR situation I face, for He gives me strength and He offers it to you as well! Phil. 4:13.
Have a great week! Denise