Time and projects seem to be in battle to rule over me. We find ourselves rushing every day from one thing to another, and another, trying to reach the day's goal or deadline which becomes more and more elusive. I'm torn between opportunities for fellowship and even fun to being alone for a few hours, just to tick off another item or two on the list. People, I know, come first, yet I also need to focus on finances, work and ministry. Today I read I Chronicles 29: 12-13 which put these concerns in perspective. "Riches and honor come from you, you are the ruler (Moshel) of everything, in your hand is power and strength, you have the capacity to make great and to give strength to all. Therefore, our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name."
If I accept each incident in my life as a training ground and each person as a mentor, I will be farther ahead than if I use my personal success/failure gauge. God knows the riches He has supplied that I need to recognize and appreciate (family, friends, and yes, a comfy home and food to eat every day). I know too, that any honor I've received has been from God and for Him. I love that it says He rules. Not will rule, can rule, could rule but rules. And He rules everything with power and strength... so I can struggle to fight my own battles or make it easy on myself and submit to the One who will give strength.
It reminds me of a story Beth Moore told how she analyzed a period of depressing thoughts that were haunting her. She simply asked if that happened, then what? And through the next stages continued to ask and then what. The final admission was that ultimately she would give up crying and fighting and trying and let God rule. And then what? Then God would give power and strength and she would get up and get going again. Isn't that comforting and exciting at the same time? There is NOTHING that I cannot bring to the Lord and say this is too much for me. I have no business taking this up in my own strength and I give it up. That is not weakness - that is strength! To let Him be who He is - Moshel - Ruler. Translation for ruler is to have dominion, reign, gain control, govern, have authority, master.
I feel more confident when I search out companies rated A+ - those with testimonials of authority. Here again is my reminder that I need search no where else and with no one else. God has put Jesus as ruler over all creation. That includes me, and every situation in my life is ultimately under the control of the power and strength of Moshel. As has been said, I am in good hands.
Very satisfying.
Look what I found at TJ Max! Capriani tagliolini - an extra thin egg pasta (high protein) with spinach. It cooks in two minutes and it is beautiful - both in appearance and taste.
The chicken was really thick and sliced, it made enough for two portions. The pasta is maybe 1/4" wide after cooking and plumping. Very delicate.
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