Great is Your faithfulness oh God
You wrestle with the sinner's heart
You lead us by still waters in to mercy
And nothing can keep us apart
So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me
Great is Your love and justice God
You use the weak to lead the strong
You lead us in the song of Your salvation
And all Your people sing along
So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me [x2]
So remember Your people
Remember Your children
Remember Your promise
Oh God
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me
Your grace is enough
Heaven reaching down to us
Your grace is enough for me
God I see your grace is enough
I'm covered in your love
Your grace is enough for me
For me
This song really hit me on Sunday when we sang it. I was standing there singing "Your grace is enough..." and thinking to myself "is it really?"
I don't handle stress well. I've been easily upset and not the best wife for the past few weeks. There are things I want but I don't have. Am I living as if God's grace is enough for me?
I'm 28 years old, my husband is 35. We don't own a house. We don't have children (I've been off birth control for 2 years and we really haven't used any sort of anything for a year and a half...you would think something would have happened by now. My doctor things it's strange too and we're going to start testing soon, ugh). My husband is just starting college again next week.
What if we can't have kids? Is God's grace enough for me?
What if we never own a house? Will God's grace still be enough?
What if the economy is still bad when Ian gets out of school and he still can't find a job? Will I still be able to rest knowing that God's grace is sufficient?
I know it is in my heart, but my head doesn't always think so. I worry. I get discouraged. I am working on it though. I'm trying to give all these things to God and to know if things on earth don't work out like I want them to that I will hold onto the joy of knowing that God and His love, His grace and His blessings are enough.
Maybe someday I'll be able to wrap my head around that.
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It's funny what one rights and what another hears. I hope you have a great day knowing God loves you.
Though here you sound broken and discouraged, it's good to know that in this moment God is there. He knows your hearts desires and your needs. You, my dear girl, have a home that is full of love. You have a Cat that just relishes the moment you enter the door. You have a husband who loves you no matter what, that is a blessing all of its onw! *smile* You have a job that you enjoy, even if things get tough now and then. You have a yard to play in and sisters in Christ so close you can touch them. Make time to fellowship with your sisters and make time to do something your husband will see that you love him. You know, like write him a little love note or get him a flower (not normally a guys thing, but now and then it will make their eyes light up *smile*). Make time to fall in Love with Christ and to enjoy the time you have with Him today. It's easy for me to say from my seat, so it may seem, but once we are content we don't worry so much (we still desire) about what we don't see in our lives right now. Your blessings look different right now and that's okay. You are not others around you, you are you and that is a good thing, scratch that, that is a GREAT thing! Remember, God made you special and He loves you very much! *smile with tears* You are speical just the way you are in the home that you are in. Praise the Lord for the opportunity for you husband to go to school to better his resume! You are a great gal and I wish I could give you a hug now. *smile* Blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)
Thank you for the encouragement! I don't mean to sound like I'm depressed. I'm not, but just too often I think "I wish I had that.." and forget that I do have enough merely by being a child of God.
Whining and worrying are never attractive and I do them entirely too much!
Oh sweet Julie. I was just called on the carpet for whining the other day by a close brother in Christ. It was great to have Pop have me recite a verse he had suggested I memorize some time ago and only four years ago did I actully do so. When I was talking to him he ended the conversation with,"then why are you whining?" And I am here to tell you that is not what I was intending to do when I picked up the phone for a visit. *smile*
The verse,"Finally brotheren, whatsoever is true, whatsoever is noble, whatsoever is just, pure, holey, if there be any virtue or anything praiseworthy; meditate on these things." It has come in so handy and I thank the Lord for inpiring someone else to put it in the bible! I hope your day continues to go well and that you know that I too do the same thing, albeit untinentional at times. *smile* Blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)
Jules are you guys actually trying to get pregnant then? If you are running some tests? Apparently we need to get together and do some serious visiting!!!
I'm sorry you are struggling with all of this right now. I totally understand. I was doing the same thing at 3 years into my marriage too, although I had had 3 miscarriages, not just not getting pregnant. But at 4 years my precious Kaden came along, and now at nearly 5 years we are trying to buy a house. Maybe 4 years will be a good number for you too!
You know if you ever need anything, I'm here for you! And being a stay at home Mommy now, I can pretty much come see you at the drop of a hat if you need it! Of course... you would have to deal with Kaden... I know that would be a trial for you. :) He is such an ornery little boy. :)
Love you forever!
It's complicated...it would be MUCH easier to talk about it instead of trying to explain it on here!
LOL That I am sure of! So guess we need to find some time then! :) Are you off on Monday's only?
I just enjoyed playing this song and singing along. And then after that- I read your post and said a prayer for you. I will continue to pray, Julie.
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