Parker Inspirations

I know that each day is a constant battle with staying on track, so I just have to keep my eyes on the Word and seek what the Lord has for me.

One of my greatest struggles is reacting to circumstances. When I react I make the circumstance worse. I find myself jumping into defense mode and getting really frustrated. This is a baby step for me to just recognize what is happening and work forward. With God in control this will someday be a distant memory. I am reminded that when I give it to the Lord and ask for forgiveness, he is faithful to forgive. (1 John 1:9)

Writing these things out and reading them is also a big help to keep laying it at the Lords feet and let him do what he does best. I am reminded of the story of how little children bring their broken toys to their parents to fix it. The child keeps putting their hands in the way making it hard for the parent to fix it. When the child goes away the parent fixes the toy and then when the child comes back it is all done. We have to give our problems to the Lord and get out of the way. When we find ourselves picking it up again, we have to give it to the Lord and get out of the way again. Some problems are easier to lay down and get out of the way. Others we have to keep laying it down and each time it gets easier to lay down, until we lay it down and never pick it up again.

The struggles of life are different for each person. While I may go through a similar situation as someone else, I can never know what they are going through as we are not all the same. The Word of God states that we are all wonderfully made. No two people are exactly the same. Even twins have unique things that make them different from each other. I have the gift of mercy, so when others hurt, I hurt, when they cry, I cry. I want to help carry the burden so that it is more bearable. I do not need to know details to pray for them and be there for them. Sometimes people just need the knowledge that someone is praying for them. God knows the details all I have to do is lift them up in prayer.   I love to read Psalm 139. God knows us better than people who think they know us. I go to this scripture when I feel like others are judging me and rest in the knowledge of God’s Word. He knows everything about me, there is nothing hid. Verse 23 is a powerful prayer, asking God to search my heart. My daily prayer is LORD Change Me! At the end of the day what I have done for Christ is all that matters. He is my judge; other opinions do not matter.