As I experienced this weeks cheer drama..all I could walk away with was....really?? So many hurts in this world and you are getting caught up in this negative gossipy talk? Of course I could say it was the others that were talking and not me, but to be honest with myself and God--I was right in the middle of it. Lord,why do I get sucked into that world sometimes? "Be still and know that I am God." My focus was off the Lord and on the circumstances in my little world. Forgive me Lord for losing my focus. I shift to you and thank you for your grace--grace that overflows abundantly.
Praying for the hurts that so many people are experiencing--
My mother-in-law who is in her last stages of cancer, my husband who is coming to terms with losing a parent, my children who are losing a grandparent and me who is losing not just a mother-in-law, but a friend. "Be still and know that I am God."
My cousin Brian, who over a month ago was in a serious car accident and is now paralyzed. He has overcome so much and is gaining his strength back, but is facing such a hard road ahead. His wife who is showing so much of God's love in taking care of him. "Be still and know that I am God."
My best friend, Traci, who lost her 3 year old niece in early spring. The parents of this young child who are grieving and overwhelmed with coming to terms to the "new normal" without their precious daughter. "Be still and know that I am God."
My sister who is struggling with infertility. Of all the things in life--all she has ever wanted to be was a mom. And she will be a wonderful one too! "Be still and know that I am God."
Only God can comfort my family and friends with his loving ways. And one way God comforts is by using His people to reach out and love them where they are. When my cheer world seems to take over my thoughts... God pulls me back to reality. "Really??" He says to my heart. Life is more than what is happening right now--it's about a journey. A journey through hard times and good times. Our journey just happens to involve a cheer world that needs some positivity!! Really!! With my eyes on the Lord--I will be still and know He is God! No matter where this journey leads--my work, my family, my cheer gym...I will set my eyes on Him!
I've always told my girls--The Lord goes with you wherever you go--invite Him into the midst of your circumstances--He will make all things clear...Really!
Cheers,
Angie
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
