It’s been over a year since I wrote “Persevere” and “The Finish Line,” but the thoughts I had then have become even more relevant to me now. Back then, I had a vision and a plan. I was giving it all I had to finish a daily devotional, write regularly and gain followers to further the purpose of BellaMiya. Guess what? I did it but so much has fallen by the wayside. For a while I tried to keep up with publishing and caring for my parents but it just wasn’t possible. They have needed me just about every day and many times through the night. There really hasn’t been a choice – only love for loving parents. It has been far from easy but when I’m running low, I remind myself to follow the apostle Paul’s example of perseverance and endurance. Those are the keys!
We know that endurance is having the physical and mental stamina to meet the demands and perseverance is not giving up because of opposition or discouragement along the way. Well, some days are better than others and it’s so important to remember we are not machines. Health applies to mind, body and spirit. Who has the secret to that balancing act when you’re under inescapable stress? The short answer is God. The better answer is realizing God is the One always there and He may help you through prayer, a friend, counselor or something you read or hear from someone you don’t even know. He answers; we just have to pay attention and put our trust in Him.
I started writing this in February and now it’s the 2nd week in August. A whole lot has happened and given me a different perspective. I want / need to get back to work and most of all, I want to focus on my family that is now plus one precious baby girl! Prioritizing isn’t all that easy but the Bible tells us:
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
There may be days when you see nothing but trouble, but I promise you there is hope. Sounds crazy but I have found some of the greatest blessings through the some of the worst days. Here’s a song I love that explains why.
I have so much more that I am thankful for than troubled by – so much more than I deserve. I am truly excited for the future; I don’t forget the past but instead, I learn from it; I can and will keep running on faith and even in the most challenging times, I will thank God first for more blessings than I can count.
May God bless you and may God lead us through the hard days.
I’m so glad you have taken time from the hard days to get back writing, I miss reading and hearing from you when you had written something new. Then seeing it in you when I come home from work. I hope you can take the time for yourself to continue writing because the words, thoughts and even chosen songs you express are important in helping others and there is no greater gift given by God than the ability to help others.
I love this post and think it is a perfect one to go back to when you’re feeling overwhelmed and can’t necessarily see the light in the moment. It’s so important to remember our blessings and “keep on keeping on” through hard days and know that even at the end of the worst day, we have so much to be thankful for and God is always there to get us through.