I am so tired of being walked on, ignored, AND blamed for things that are beyond my control. I know that God tells us to turn the other cheek, but where do I find another cheek. The two I have are completely worn out. Between my mom, my husband, and my work, I feel like I should be committed. Okay, so I’ll get off my soapbox now. Even though it feels good to vent, I need to remind myself that “it’s not all about me.” God did not put me on this earth to do good for me. He wants me to do good for others in His name. It feels like every time I try to move closer to Him, the devil finds another way in. The devil constantly attacks me in my dreams at night and my thoughts throughout the day. He knows when my marriage is weak and just what to do to try to break it. When I am weary, he knows which hot buttons to push. Mark 14:38 says “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” I keep hearing that verse over and over in my head. It is times like this that I don’t know how to get the strength I need. I know where to get it (God). I am just at a loss for how to get it…or maybe receive it. Maybe that is the problem! I keep asking for it and I KNOW that He is giving it but I don’t feel it. I can’t find it. Somewhere down the line, have I forgotten how to receive it? Normally, I don’t ask for prayers. However, I really need some right now. So please ask God to help me with the difficulties that I am having. Please ask Him to strengthen my marriage before it breaks. Pray for me to remember how to receive His never-ending gifts. I know that they are there; I just can’t find the forest for the trees.
Dear Lord,
Please let me find Your strength. I have never been good at hints so please give me directions. Lord, I know that You love me and want good for me; just as You do for all of Your followers. Please help me to see what I cannot see, help me to help others. Please forgive me for what my mind thinks and know that I will turn from temptations. Let me come boldly to Your throne of grace, that I may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in my time of need.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Amen
Until next time…
Nicole Dooley
"To God be the glory! Amen"
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