God gets it.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “Parenting isn’t for sissies.” (Oh, I hope you click on that journal entry for some great parenting verses.)
I was so grateful this morning when I read Psalm 95. The way I recently felt over a situation with one of my children, God gets it.
Okay, here’s the real deal in a brief synopsis: One of my children “got themselves into a pickle”. I felt numb, mad, said a few things, knew the “godly” response and words to say, got it off my chest, and then gave it all to God.
I looked at my youngest child and said, “I’m sorry I said some of the things I did. I’m ‘Miss Positive’ all the time but I’m human too. I hope you learn from your sibling’s predicament so you won’t have to go through this, and me with you. Just, please, since I don’t get upset often, when I get mad LET ME BE MAD for a little bit, and then I lay it all down at Jesus’ feet.” (Don’t judge…I’m just keeping it real.)
In this morning’s verse(s)-for-the-day I read:
“Come, let us bow down and worship Him! Let us kneel before the Lord who made us. He is our God, and we are the people He cares for, His sheep that walk by His side. Listen to his voice today:”
I knew there was more to the story so I read the rest of Psalm 95, and boy am I glad that I did because I sure needed to hear and see it. I appreciate how The Message translation put verses7-11. Read and feel “The Parent” speak:
Drop everything and listen, listen as He speaks: “Don’t turn a deaf ear as in the Bitter Uprising, as on the day of the Wilderness Test, when your ancestors turned and put Me (God) to the test. For forty years they watched Me at work among them, as over and over they tried my patience. And I was provoked—oh, was I provoked! ‘Can’t they keep their minds on God for five minutes? (I wish I could double underline that sentence. LOL) Do they simply refuse to walk down my road?’ Exasperated, I exploded, ‘They’ll never get where they’re headed, never be able to sit down and rest.’”
Here’s what I’ve got to say: “Thank You, Lord, for being real! You comfort me, even in times of my brief “explosion”. I am eternally grateful that I don’t have to stay upset, I can give it all to You! Thank You for reminding me to come to You, to bring it all to You, and bow down and worship at Your feet. You care. I am listening. I hear You. I LOVE You! I pray that my children (and me) will always seek Your face, and that they will turn to You for guidance in their lives. When those moments arise and I say “I don’t have this”, praise You that You’ve “got it”, Lord. Amen.”
I pray many blessings and much joy for you! Have a wonderful day. – Stephanie
