An Overwhelmed Juggler
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Have you ever watched a juggler? They may use balls, apples, bowling pins, or even eggs. They start with a couple, and pretty soon they're juggling a whole bunch of the items - keeping them going in the air without any of them falling.
That's kinda how I feel right now. I've got so many things going on that I feel like I'm juggling them all - and hoping that none of them fall! I never signed up for the circus, so this feels totally outside of my skill set.
I was asking the Lord for wisdom and help with these things.....and the words of an old, old song came to my mind:
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking of You.
Just give me the strength to do every day
What I have to do.
Yesterday's gone, sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine.
God help me today
Show me the way
One day at a time.
That's been my prayer!! I find it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the things I'm juggling, but if I break it down to one thing at a time, one day at a time.....it helps me receive His strength and grace. I'm trying to do this! I learned that the most balls someone juggled was 24 - the average was 16. I don't have near that many, so I should be able to make it. :)
"I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah 32:27
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.' " Matthew 19:26
"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you." Mark 11:24
"Ah Lord God! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for you." Jeremiah 32:17
A friend sent me this quote from Corrie ten Boom:
"The wonderful thing about praying is that you leave a world of not being able to do something, and enter God's realm where everything is possible. He specializes in the impossible. Nothing is too great for His almighty power. Nothing is too small for His love."
I'm so grateful that God is mindful of each thing I'm juggling - both great and small......and He is helping me. I live in His "realm where everything is possible" because of who He is. He is my constant, faithful help!
I can't believe that tomorrow is Oct. This year has just flown by!
In my full week of juggling, a couple things were particularly intense and challenging. I committed them to the Lord beforehand, and as I walked through them I could so sense the Lord's presence with me. I felt wrapped in His presence - almost like I could reach out and touch His arms, His love surrounding me.
I know I've shared similarly before, but it never ceases to amaze me. He is a refuge for me when I go through the intense things. He brings breakthroughs to me. His grace is enough for each challenge. He has carried me over and over and over again. I continually find my peace and rest in Him.
As I experienced this in these past few days, a friend sent me a video clip about His presence. It was a timely confirmation of God's sweet presence with me. He never leaves us alone. He walks with us through each and every situation we encounter. My heart sings with joy for this wonderful promise!
"He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart." Psalm 91:4
"Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence." Psalm 42:5
"Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16
"My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:14
"For in Him we live and move and have our being." Acts 17:28
"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11
I am so grateful for the Lord's presence in my life - both on a daily basis, and especially in times of need. I couldn't make it without Him! He is so good and faithful.