Strength
I no longer pray for miracles. I learned the hard way to pray for strength instead. If only I have the strength to deal with whatever life deals up today I am good to go. As I think back over the events of my life I realize that whenever I prayed for a miracle I received strength instead. The way I see it, I might as well cut to the chase and pray for strength from the get go. Strength to persevere, strength to endure, strength to survive, and the strength to see whatever I must do through until the bitter end.
As I write this post I keep thinking about the old saying that G0d will never give anyone more than they can bear. There are a lot of things in my life that I have struggled to understand the whys over the years. I have found it matters little how much you bemoan your fate, you must soldier on finding hope and blessings to count at the end of each day no matter how small if for no other reason but to keep your sanity. If I have learned anything from life it is that the sun rises and sets no matter what turmoil your life is in. You might as well find a reason to be glad and look forward to tomorrow.
Strength isn’t all about muscle and brawn, although many think so. Some people will lift weights and in desperation shoot themselves up with steroids in their quest for strength. Is a person that can lift vast amounts stronger than someone goes through life taking each day one at a time carrying with them the scars that have been left on their soul? The trials in life make a person stronger because with experience comes knowledge. You have been there and done that. It didn’t break you then, and it won’t break you if it ever happens again. You have lived and learned.
Strength is more about how you handle what life dishes out to you. It is standing your ground. It is fighting for what you believe in. It is having the utmost faith that G0d will see you through and provide healthy doses of strength when needed. If you can’t do that, it doesn’t matter how much muscle you have or don’t have. When faced with extraordinary circumstances, strength is found within. The L0rd provides it when needed so that even the most unlikely can achieve extraordinary things. When it comes right down to it, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger until next time when I give you another glimpse into the life of a trucker’s wife.
That's a lesson I'm still learning. At the moment actually, after having to drop everything to rush out to my mother who was taken to the emergency room after a fall. That's pressure enough but then I had to get back because i have kids. The strength I'm always looking for these days is how to be two people at once.
ReplyDeleteSandra, the trick is surviving it all and then when you look back in hindsight you will find the strength you exhibited by handling the situation. Thank you for stopping by to read and comment. I hope your mom will be OK. ♥
DeleteStrength is standing your ground... So true. I feel the same. Loved your views. More power to you.
ReplyDeleteTikulicious, I am so pleased you could identify with my post and enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!♥
DeleteStrength is more about how you handle what life dishes out to you. .. True very true.
ReplyDeletePhoenixritu, and experience prepares you for when and if that situation happens again. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteIt's amazing how we find strength comes when we open ourselves to the Universe - we find resources within ourselves and from outside too. Great post.
ReplyDeleteCorinne, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. It is amazing how strong we are when put to the test. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥
DeleteAs an atheist/agnostic, I've just had to rely on myself to find that inner strength to go on, esp. the first half of 2011. That was rough but I made it through to the other side, thanks to the support and help of my honey and my friends. Sometimes you can't think about it, you just have to do it.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, you are very fortunate to have the love and support of your honey and your friends. I love your attitude...don't think..just do it! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteAwesome post. I used to pray for miracles all the time. When my hubby was dying I prayed so hard, and for so long. I know think my fate is already determined. I remember praying for strength after he passed, and it helped. I do the same now when things get tough, I pray for the strength to get through it, and I pray for others that way now. I remember when my mother in law was dying, I didn't pray for her to be cured, I just prayed for her well being and strength for everyone to help her and for them to get through this rough time.
ReplyDeleteWinnie, It is weird how a person soon learns that God's will and fate will prevail regardless of prayers for miracles. If it isn't meant to be, it won't be. Praying for strength is a lot more satisfying. I also pray for guidance so I know what to do, what to write, and the strength to do it. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. So sorry about your husband. That must have been devastating. Blessings to you. ♥
DeleteStrength comes with experience. The more we know, the stronger we are.
ReplyDeleteSharon, well said! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!♥
DeleteThe hamster is awesome! (I have a friend who loves hamsters and guinea pigs and would adore that picture), but my favourite was the Tiger-lily strength quote. I have lost track of the times I have achieved the impossible simply by letting each lesson strengthen me.
ReplyDeleteMojo Writin, he is pretty cool! I am so pleased you dropped by to read and enjoyed what you found here. Thank you for your comments! ♥
DeleteI think you got this just right. I need to just add that prayer often includes a little wisdom when I send 'em up. I find confusion clears and whatever I need to do or NOT do is very clear to me after losing myself in prayer and then letting go. I find tremendous strength in letting go and letting God. ♥
ReplyDeleteJo, it took me a long time to learn that it is best to let things go and let G0d. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteI really enjoyed reading this, you write so wonderfully. :)
ReplyDeleteJessica, wow...thank you for your praise. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. You made my night!
DeleteYes. " When faced with extraordinary circumstances, strength is found within." -- I totally believe in that. I think some circumstances in my life have shaped me the way I am -- pretty resilient!
ReplyDeleteJourney of Life, it is phenomenal how certain events shape the people we are. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!
DeleteIt's taken me almost 50 years to learn that all the dark days prepared me to experience joy. I might have missed it had life been smoother.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your heart, Kathy.
Maggie, can you imagine how much more helpful that knowledge would have been years before that? Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!
DeleteThis is a wonderful way to look at strength. I thrive to understand what God deals me, but the crap from others can sometimes be unbelievable and overwhelming. I pray God will guide people with free will to behave in a more mature manner and ethically. Please check out my most recent post. A crazy is harassing me, and I'd love your take on it.
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Joyce, I am so sorry to hear that. I will bounce right over and check it out! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments on my post!
DeleteStrength is living is so much more impressive than the bulging biceps kind of strength. You're right--it comes with living and keeping on, through whatever comes.
ReplyDeleteWord Nerd, exactly. Putting your head down and plowing through the good and the bad is more impressive than muscles. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!!
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