I'm in between group Bible studies, so along with my regular time of personal study, I've been reviewing a wonderful Kay Arthur study, Lord, I Need Grace to Make It that I did several years ago.
In the introduction, Kay writes, "Amazing grace . . . Grace that enables you to make it . . . no matter your need, no matter the circumstance, no matter the pull of the flesh or its weaknesses. The Lord is there with His grace, grace sufficient to make it."
I have to be honest with you . . . I've been feeling a bit discouraged lately. My health has taken a step back, and I'm bone-weary. I'm burdened for my husband as he traverses a valley or two--and as he seems far from faith. I'm disheartened by a silence I feel regarding the Lord's plan for my ministry. Sometimes I just have to wonder what He's doing . . . and when He'll do it.
I question why . . . why can't I feel better?
Why can't Russ find Jesus and thus find peace?
Why can't I clearly see God's direction?
And then I have to stop and remember how God has blessed me.
I have to stop and remember His overwhelming grace and mercy--and a love that flows over me even when I far from deserve it.
Indeed . . .
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me . .
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