I think coming home from a retreat can be harder than whatever it is I've been through or dealt with at the retreat. Bringing myself back to a familiar environment, full of familiar schedules, familiar pattern can make holding on the changes I experienced elsewhere rather difficult.
Today I find myself full of thoughts about what I AM. Today I AM tired, I AM in pain, and I AM afraid I won't be able to cling to the weekend's revelations. I AM trying hard to remember the things I learned about myself this weekend. I AM trying hard to keep moving forward.
In the midst of all this I am reminded that it isn't what I am that matters. It isn't my efforts that matter. Without God and His sovereign assistance, I can do nothing, but with Christ I can do all things. With Christ I can have energy. With Christ I can ignore the pain. With Christ I can continue learning, continue moving forward. With Christ I don't have to be afraid of staying the same.
HE IS a supplier, defender, protector, teacher, motivator, father, friend. And I am realizing that He is enough.
Today's Verse
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
An exploration of faith and hope in the midst of fibromyalgia and the various and sundry things of life.
We will help you remember what you learned. :-) We have to stick together!
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