Comments on: for when something feels too challenging

By: Angcat

Angcat — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:26:00 +0000

My laptop ran out of gas last night in the middle of this post. I powered up this morning right at the Isaiah scripture, which is exactly the reminder I needed. My challenge is motherhood. My 4th has some special needs, behavioral/social/emotional mostly. Last night there was a huge blowup with my 9 year old saying things to me, in a mocking, demeaning tone with physical stuff too that left me reeling. The other kids were appalled and thankfully my husband stayed steady. I’m completely past any illusions I may have had about my mothering skills. I’m beyond anything except just wanting to sleep and stay away from everyone. Opening up to this scripture and the remainder of the blog encouraged me. Thank you Lara.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:54:00 +0000

In reply to melodye. I had such a precious time this past weekend -- other than the whole crisis of calling before that first session. Ha. God is so faithful. Thank you for your kind, affirming, encouraging words. He equips for the call. He is always worthy of worship. xoxo

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:53:00 +0000

In reply to Cyndee Ownbey. Exactly, Cyndee. We wouldn't need Him if we weren't in situations that revealed our desperate dependence. Praying that Phil. 4:6-7 is so very real to you as you wait.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:51:00 +0000

In reply to Tammy Schroeder.

Oh Tammy. Loving easy to love people is so easy. It’s when He calls us to love the difficult ones that our faith is truly stretched. Because we can’t do it in and of ourselves. Ugh. Praying that you are able to spend time in worship — stirring His Spirit within you to overflowing — so that His love pours out on your principal. Bless you, sister.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:48:00 +0000

In reply to whitney. Wow! How exciting! And with the view of the Caribbean?! Glorious. Praying that you step out in faith, trusting that you can be strong and courageous for The Lord your God is with you wherever you go! (Joshua 1:9) Blessings, sister.

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:46:00 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Bless you, sweet Crystal. Praying for His faithful anointing on you as you spend time listening to His voice in preparation. He has a word for those ladies. Receive and then pour it out in faith. xoxo

By: l a r a w i l l i a m s

l a r a w i l l i a m s — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:45:00 +0000

In reply to kendalprivette. Teaching 8th graders. A calling in and of itself. Trusting God with you that He will faithfully equip you for these final weeks.

By: melodye

melodye — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:00:00 +0000

Lara, I’m one of those 100 women that were blessed this weekend. You are an amazing and gifted woman. While you certainly have faith in God, He also has faith in you. God is using you to share his Word with other women, women that need spriritual renewal and encouragement. “God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 God Bless! – melodye

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:29:00 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Crystal, do not let Satan's whispers keep you from embracing God's calling. Step forward in faith and He will carry you.

By: Cyndee Ownbey

Cyndee Ownbey — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:27:00 +0000

Lara, love your post! I agree, often the things God calls us to are difficult. If they weren’t we wouldn’t need Him. My current challenge – trusting God to sell our house while we live in a rental 8 hours away and finding (or building?) our new home by the end of the year. It is a challenge not to be consumed by worry and the what-ifs…