Feelings.
Sometimes they come in for some criticism and other times they are somewhat overrated. It is fair to say that it is not easy to ignore them. They can also be a good indicator of how and where we are at a given moment. Just because we feel in such a way does not always determine how we should act – though it’s not unusual that it does.
One of the lessons I continue to learn is how God is glorified in my weakness. I remember coming back to work after a holiday. Due to my feelings about work and how restful the time away had been I know I was reluctant to return and even more reticent regarding what I would do when I returned. As you may know I am a tutor with a regular class of young people. They have their issues and are only too happy to bring them in. So at such a vulnerabke point and feeling very low I am at a loss as to how to proceed. Teaching for me is not going through the motions and doing what a lesson plan dictates. It’s a lot more dynamic than that and requires my full engagement and enthusiasm.So when I am feeling that low there is nothing in the ticker. I am completely at a loss.
That is when God kicks in. That doesn’t happen automatically and I make my plea to the Lord. Yet all I ask is for Him to help me endure. He instead gives an injection and a thrust of inspiration from the most innocuous connections and suddenly we are all on a roll and having a lovely time. From the edge of despair, God brings vitality and joy. That is testament to the best thing of being a follower of Jesus – He is seen when we remain humble, when He is all we have. That perpetual position of prayerful petition prevents pomp and pride and promotes the power of the Prince of Peace.
Oh for that to be the daily experience.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
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