We had a VERY busy weekend. To say that my kids are "trashed" would be an understatement. By the time Saturday rolled around (yeah - this was the mid-point of our weekend...it started on Thursday) we were hoping our children would sleep in because we didn't get home until 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Of course, sleeping in at our house is 8 a.m. My children woke up tired.
Unfortunately, my daughter responds to sleep deprivation much like her mother. She was an emotional, teary eyed mess. By 11 a.m. I realized she was going to need a nap if she wanted to go to her friends birthday party that afternoon. When I told her she needed a nap she..., well, she snapped. She couldn't stop crying, and screaming and was not capable of reasoning or listening to me. It was a frustrating moment.
She kept saying, "I don't need a nap, I'm not tired. I just don't understand." And, I kept saying, "Hon, your body is tired. You're not making good choices. I know you think you aren't tired but you need to trust me. I'm your mom." Well - that was the gist of it - it was way more dramatic.
So, after she sobbed herself to sleep and got some rest. I thought and prayed. I pondered the conversation I would have with her. On the way to the party we talked.
"Hon, I know sometimes it doesn't make sense when I ask you to do certain things, like taking a nap. But, you need to trust me. You need to trust God, that he gave you me as a mother to guide you. Sometimes I do know what you need even though it doesn't make sense to you or even if you don't like it. You just need to trust me."
My heart is heavy. It has been all weekend. So many people are hurting right now. Addie posted a heartfelt summary of some of our fellow bloggers who are sharing their journey of their struggles. In conversations this weekend, I've seen and heard some of the struggles that some of my real life (for lack of a better term) friends are having. Ones who want children can't have them, those who don't want them (and probably shouldn't)...have triplets. Why?
As I was speaking with one of my friends regarding a particular situation, we pondered, Why would God allow this struggle for this person? It just didn't make sense.
Today, I'm tired. We've had a busy weekend stuffed with physical and emotional challenges. It was an awesome weekend, but exhausting. I'm reacting much the same way my daughter was on Saturday morning. I'm crying to God questioning the trials that are upon my friends, I'm hurting for my friends, I'm fearing because of what could come next.
I feel God telling me to get some rest. I think I even heard him say, "You need to trust me. You need to trust that I am your God and I will guide you. Sometimes I do know what you need even though it doesn't make sense to you or even if you don't like it. You just need to trust me."
Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. (NKJV)
Psalm 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. 4 In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? (NKJV)
Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. 5 They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed. 6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them. 8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 9 Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him.(NKJV)
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (NKJV)
11 Comments:
Hello Rebekah in KS,
This is Jodi in OH. (a blogger friend of I Am My Kids Mom).....What an ever-so-true and encouraging post you just had !!!......the whole trusting God fully when we don't have a clue why things are as they are for us or others. You have a lovely family from pics in former posts......Proverbs 3:5-6
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JodiTucker, at 7:30 AM
I understand how your little girl felt. I have felt the same way. It amazes me sometimes how long I go before I finally give in and actually trust him. After I finally give in, I remember that being with him in the eye of the storm ... is really the safest spot.
Thanks for the verses Bek, I know there are lots out there right now, who need these comforting reminders.
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Addie, at 8:32 AM
Thanks for sharing that. I can relate all the way around - even the mother/daughter DRAMA :-)
God is doing amazing things among these blogs...I can feel it!
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Melissa, at 8:39 AM
Jodi, thanks for stopping by. Thanks for the verses, very awesome!
Ad, love ya, girl!
Melissa, I agree. I think God is doing some amazing things amongst these blogs.
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Rebekah, at 11:27 AM
I love the new look. :)
I am totally for trusting God. Things are going to happen - to test us, to help us grow - but we have to keep trusting. I loved that you used that analogy with your daughter. I personally don't think that I fully understood what it is to trust until after I had kids. Then I was in a postition to expect them to obey and I finally realized what MY failings were. :)
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Heather Hansen, at 1:39 PM
Hi...jumping over from Bev's post.
I could also relate...my girls sometimes completely lose it when they're overtired...and I'm not that fun either when I'm sleep-deprived.
The lesson of trusting God is so important, and one that we are all constantly learning.
I think if we only grasped completely how much He loved us, it would be easier...we know He does intellectually, and that He wants the best for us, but truly grasping His love comes a bit harder.
Blessings!
~Tammy
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Tammy, at 3:18 PM
Hi Bek,
First of all, I LOVE the new look. I need a new design for my boring old blog.
Secondly, the good thing is that we can trust God completely because we know He is good. Completely good. That is comforting to me, even in the most troubling of times. We can always trust God's heart even when we don't understand the workings of His hand.
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Anonymous, at 3:37 PM
Hey There, just saw your comment on my blog (thank you) and YES! I will be in the Kansas city area ~ kinda ~ I will be in MO with the nearest identifiable city Harrisonville come August. If that isn't too far out I'd love to get together for coffee! Really don't have to twist my arm too much for that . . .e-mail me, I think it is on my blog site . . .
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Pfingston, at 6:26 PM
Mrs. Herzog!
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!
peace,
nathan
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didlake, at 7:00 PM
Hey Rebekah,
First..Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Second, with three girls of my own I really can relate to the drama. Man will I need alot more grace. I grew up in a house of only boys and now I have 3 girls and only 1 boy. Deep breaeth....press on! Thank you for your encouraging words and the verses.
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Kelly Lynch, at 11:12 PM
I needed that today. Very good post.
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Shawna, at 1:49 PM
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