Walking the Passage: Weakness does its work well

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Weakness does its work well

Weakness is such an interesting experience. Standing outside today with the AC repair man I found myself in a situation where weakness was taking over and that was that..... looking at the man, oh so many thoughts ran through my head.... as I began to feel cold and clammy thoughts became cloudy and I grabbed a hold of the unit.... Terrified I was about to pass out or throw up on the man with my two youngest kids inside.... I looked up at him and said I didn't feel good and turned around to walk towards the house. I got inside and I laid (before falling) down onto the floor.

I want this weakness to brand me...... Not that I am glad I feel ill tonight but I embrace the physical picture of weakness as a reminder that I am always weak and only through His strength am I made perfect...... I'm not shy nor do I appreciate false humility.... I think acknowledging what God has given is of utmost importance... however sometimes in my strength and abilities I can run forward and get ahead of myself. Yet desperately always desiring to dwell and rest and walk with Him into what He is doing and to admit that without Him there would be no good thing...

I have seen ministries obtain momentum... which I think can be the worst enemy of any ministry. In momentum things can take on a life of their own and eventually one can see that most of the operations could actually take place without the grace and presence of the Lord. This weakness tonight is a gift... a reminder .... to live a life weak before Him but strong in Him..... to appreciate success when given but to acknowledge whose success it is and to whom all the glory is given......

I love our Father's house... I love His Kingdom.. I love that one day all sickness and death will be gone.... I love who He is and I love.. I love.. being His daughter.... I picture myself gazing up towards Him and embracing His strength and perfection.... I picture His smile and His embrace... and I know... I truly know that in my weakness His strength is made perfect and for that I am glad.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: You're such a mystic (in a deep way). Have you read any of the mystics' writings, yet? I just started—my favorite so far is Julian or Norwich.; September 15, 2010 at 3:36 PM
mims said...: Madam Guyon is a favorite. As is Theresa of Avila. St John of the Cross. I read mostly of those who lived in other times. There is a richness to their words and experience that woo me.
Blessings to u. So glad Jer introduced us. I enjoy your postings.
Mims; September 15, 2010 at 4:00 PM

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One of my Favorite Narnian Quotes...

“One word, Ma’am,” he said, coming back from the fire; limping because of the pain. “One word. All you’ve been saying is quite right, I shouldn’t wonder. I’m a chap who always liked to know the worst and then put the best face I can on it. So I won’t deny any of what you said, even so. Suppose we have only dreamed, or made up, all those things – trees and grass and sun and moon and stars and Aslan himself. Suppose we have. Then all I can say is that, in that case, the made-up things seem a good deal more important than the real ones. Suppose this black pit of a kingdom of yours is the only world. Well, it strikes me as a pretty poor one. And that’s a funny thing, when you come to think of it. We’re just babies making up a game, if you’re right. But four babies playing a game can make a play-world that makes you real world hollow. That’s why I’m going to stand by the play-world. I’m on Aslan’s side even if there isn’t any Narnia. So, thanking you kindly for our supper, if these two gentlemen and the young lady are ready, we’re leaving your court at once and setting out in the dark to spend our lives looking for the Overland.

A Brilliant Quote from Marianne Williamson

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,

but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?"

Actually, who are you not to be?

You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightening about shrinking

so that others won't feel unsure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It is not just in some of us; it is in every one.

As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.