Stay Strong.....

The verse that plays in my head this morning is a familiar one, "I will wait on you, oh Lord"! Many times I am called to wait! I am rearing to get moving, to make things happen in my own power, and I am told in my spirit to wait, and nothing is availing itself for me to move forward. I don't know about you, but waiting is hard for me!

Learning to relax and enjoy down time, refreshing our spirit and storing up for times ahead can be difficult for some. It reminds me of rest days just before a big race. I trained, worked hard, and then I must rest before the big day in order to have maximum strength and endurance.

Could it be God is asking you to rest now, because he knows what lies ahead and the resolve and strength you will need to endure, or are you fretting about things out of your control, not being able to change things and not sure what you are to do next?  Regardless of whether you are called to rest, and or trust God during your difficulties, remember he is with you!

Psalms 23:2 "He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Deuteronomy 31:6 "So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you."

May you be encourage today to run your race whether resting or pressing on and stay strong!

Songs by the Newsboys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m96MtNlMz8&feature=related

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