I read a blog today of a Spin instructor that was talking about encouraging her ladies in her Spin class. And in what she was saying about the climb of the spin class....God began to speak to me about The Climb of my Life and Where I have been lately.
This Spin instructor had a list of quotes she said to the ladies on the bikes to encourage them....
* Go! Get after it!
* Whoo!
* You're not tired.
* Get on it! Don't let it get on top of you!
And when I read the last line....God said.....this is for you.....You've let the world get on top of You! I never meant for you to be here.....
What is "It" you ask???? Stuff...just a bunch of stuff of this world...that honestly was too much for me to handle all at once....(Thank God I dont have to handle it by myself..)
But Friends.....I gave the Stuff to Him.....but do you know what I did (and I dont give too much credit to the Enemy...because this was me) I Let IT effect Me.....Effect My Emotions. Ive been sprinting for so long....pedaling as hard as I good.....and then...I slowed down......
It wasnt HIM, and it wasnt even the enemy....It was Me!
Friends, we can blame it on the enemy all we want......but sometimes.....Its Just Us! Flesh, Tired....Emotional....bitter.....Tired...oh, did I already say....Tired.....US!
And today God is telling Me.... "Get back on it, Michelle! Don't let it get on top of you!"
Theres been conflict everywhere for me.
Work, Ugh!
Home....
I have been in pain for weeks.
People I thought were my friends....well......
and on and on.....(Im sure all of you could fill in your list of stuff)
Have I walked 100% in the power of The Holy Spirit recently??? No.
I allowed my circumstances to climb on top of me. And weigh me down. I've cried. I've yelled at my kids, Snapped at coworkers...and my husband, and even said a few not so nice words....(that my son happened to notice)
But today God is saying.....This is not where I meant for you to be.....
"Get back on top of it."
So....my song for the day has been
Francesca Battistelli - This Is The Stuff .....See the Link above ...Have you ever had days, weeks or times that you just feel this way????
This is the stuff
That drives me crazy
This is the stuff
That's getting to me lately
In the middle of my little mess
I forget how big I'm blessed
This is the stuff
That gets under my skin
But I've gotta trust
You know exactly what Your doing
Might not be what I would choose
But this is the stuff You use
So break me of impatience
Conquer my frustrations
I've got a new appreciation
It's not the end of the world...
AHHHHH! doesnt that feel good to say......ITS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD! And when she says....Might not be what I would choose....hmmmm. Wouldnt it be great if
we could tell God what he could use to conquer our frustrations???? But we cant. He is the author and finisher....He is writing this thing...not Us...and you know what else???
sometimes...(Im ashamed to say it) I forget How BIG IM BLESSED! Blessed in every area of my life....Blessed regardless what this world throws at me....thats the meaning of real Blessings......Im so Thankful today for My Blessings. And Im Getting Back on Top of IT!
Sometimes....situations dont have to turn around for you to see the Good around you......You've just got to SEE THE GOOD....Its there!
People (ME) get focused on the situation at hand...or lets be honest, the emotions at hand, the hurt feelings, being let down, and they (me) forget all about the Good before or after for that matter. Does that make sense????
There are going to be difficult situations....but dont let those make you get off the bike.....keep pedaling...actually....Pedal HARDER! Can I apply that to prayer....Me talking to myself here........In the midst of my Mess....about the time I dont think I can pray anymore.......KEEP PRAYING....
Actually PRAY HARDER!!!!!!!!
The Word of God tells us...
In all things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith. 1 John 5:4
Therefore be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. Romans 15:58
I must remember...and this goes for you too my friends........Say it!
"I know who I am In Christ! I am Steadfast, I am immovable, I am a Conqueror.....IN HIM! (not of my myself) I have the Victory today over THIS STUFF!"
Amen!
Be encouraged today....whatever it is that is The Stuff in your life today.......Its Not The End Of The World.....You are Blessed.....Think of something Good (You can find Something) and Think God for That!
Smile! Love ya!
too blessed to be stressed.............
Michelle Sullivan
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