.....Humble Pie.Ever have one of those humbling days where you're reminded that you can't handle life on your own?That was my weekend. Long story short: too much protein + too much fiber + not enough sleep = sick, unhappy Lew. Didn't have any energy because I didn't eat; didn't eat because my body was unhappy; and my body wasn't happy because I had too much protein and too much fiber (and not enough sleep). And I was emotionally exhausted as well. Kind of in an interesting spot in life right now. . . Today was better, though. I've had three small meals and a snack and had the energy to go to work and do my PT exercises, as well as clean a little and spend some time with dear friends. As I sat down this evening to eat dinner, I decided to leave the TV off and instead spend some time talking with Jesus. I started by thanking him for the food that I could actually eat and for getting me through the day. And then I stopped, and I was like, "Do I really feel like you got me through the day, or am I just saying that? What does that actually look like?" Definitely felt in need of some humbling. You'd think the weekend, with how I was feeling and everything, would have been enough humbling. But it wasn't. It was only the reminder that I can't really do it on my own - I was missing the "God's got this" piece. So I started listing off all of the ways that God provided for me and helped me get through the day. I really shouldn't be surprised at the many ways that He did, but I kinda was. It was a lovely reminder that when I don't have my crap together (and even when I do, lets be real) God equips me with everything I need for the day. Because, you know, He's kind of loving like that. Here are the ways I could think of that He helped get me through the day. He gave me: Energy Peace Wisdom Patience Encouragement Truth Strength Endurance Reminders Comfort Assurance Inspiration Diligence Empathy Selflessness Humility Understanding Stamina Hope Support Rest Grace And probably much more that I can't think of or couldn't see. That's more things given to me to equip & help me then there were hours of me being awake. That's cool. How many things can you think of that God has given you to get you through your day?
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