Just like we make gains in strength and endurance through progressive overload when training our bodies, our spiritual growth also depends on progressively learning to rely on the Lord more and more in overcoming trials. We all have our share of these in life as opportunities to progress.
I've been managing to keep up some minimal workouts this last while, but have had a house full of sick family and frequent interruptions to sleep and so I've been cautious to not push too hard and leave myself more vulnerable to catching what the rest of them have had. The poor sleep has led to some rough mornings and less updates here.
Last night I was reading to my girls about the people of Limhi slipping out past the guards who were drunken at there post. I thought to myself that there is a lesson right there about not allowing ourselves be figuratively drunk and not in touch with the responsibilities we have been entrusted with. I know for me this can be trying to create a better financial situation for my family to open up more possibilities and free time for me to spend with my kids, however in working at various things to try and get there I am losing out on time with them now - it's a tricky balance, but I have to question whether I allow myself to be "drunk" on improving things "for them" but almost as a form of checking out or as an excuse not to be there now.
Be strong!
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Black seed oil is supposed to be a good way to boost your immune system. That problem of balancing time is one I have struggled with and still struggle with. On the point of being asleep when you need to be alert I often ask myself, “What else am I in a thoughtless Stu pour about?” I try to do a few micro workouts Everyday.
It’s good to visit this site to review some things even if there are no new posts. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and the one about him counting every step are encouraging. When you have it in the back of your mind scriptures about “the strength of the Lord “ come up all the time. When Elisha asked the Lord to open the eyes of his helper in Dothan they were surrounded by enemy soldiers but “They that be with us are more than they that be with them.” Which suddenly reminds me of Eric Liddell and the movie Chariots of Fire. He could have been famous after the Olympic win but he chose to minister to poor people in China. He was strengthened by the Lord and he served the Lord to the best of his understanding. A young friend just lost his twenty three year old brother in law because of a drowning accident. A search team searched for over twenty four hours before they found his body. This twenty three year old was married and he and his wife went through the grief of losing a little daughter about six months ago. She was around three. I am heartbroken for his wife. I pray that the Lord will comfort and strengthen her. Different thought —- What was the cord Teancum carried around from place to place when he went over the wall looking for Ammoron?