The doorbell rings. It\u2019s my thick-German-accent electrician and his partner — here to take care of that blasted circuit breaker that keeps tripping. They come in with tools in hand. In my books, they are my mighty men of valor! I take them to my master bathroom from whence the issues started. I tell him: \u201cThis circuit breaker never tripped like this before.\u201c Der Obermann (the head man \u2013 I know a little German) starts to school me like a first grader. \u201cThat hairdryer \u20131875 watts. That heater \u2013 1500 watts. Too much at one time. It\u2019s not your circuit breaker. If you must use the heater at the same time, get an extension cord and run it from your bedroom. I\u2019m 57-years-old. I\u2019m in good shape but if I run too much or worry too much or eat too much, my body breaks down because it\u2019s overloaded. That\u2019s what you do with overloading your electric in here.\u201d He pulls out the old receptacle and replaces it with a shiny \u201cgreen light\u201d one. He assures me my life will be better IF I use that extension cord for the heater. In a flash, they\u2019re gone. And, whoa-la, this blog is on its way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have a friend who is going through a challenging time right now. One of those end-of-their-rope times that when all-else-fails, pray and ask others to pray because this is more than one person can handle. As soon as I began to read their text message to me, the song, \u201cWho You Say I Am\u201d comes to mind. I sent the YouTube video of it to them. I share it here with you just in case you could use a strong hand to hold onto you because your rope has become just a thread, too!
\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GgBB863p2vw<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps you\u2019re at the end of your rope because you are overloaded like my circuit breaker was. The hopelessness has come and you start to wonder \u201cAm I the problem here? Did I cause this mess? Have I taken on more than I should have? Did I spend more than I should have? Did I overlook my family and friends too much? Did I neglect my time with God? Am I even worthy of God answering my prayers?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the midst of our struggles, we start to listen to the lies of the enemy that we\u2019re worthless, hopeless, and powerless. But, don’t go there. Not even for a minute. “Hold on, my child. Joy comes in the morning!” (Psalm 30:5) We must not let ourselves go there. We are children of Almighty God and we reflect His image. We have hearts full of hopes and desires. And when we give ourselves to Jesus, He empowers us with all the tools we need to be overcomers and everything we need to win. We were built for this life and with everything we need to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s sort of like what I was saying about that \u201cblasted\u201d circuit breaker. It was doing its best to BE what it was supposed to be, but I kept overdoing it and it couldn\u2019t perform to its abilities. And, for us, along the way \u2013 life happens and one thing after another wears us down and we\u2019re not as effective \u2013 physically, mentally and spiritually — to press on. Here\u2019s good news. We are not a factory-assembled product. \u201cWe are God\u2019s masterpiece\u201d (Ephesians 2:10) and der oberste Mann, Gott (the head Man, God) is not going to let us let go of the thread of the rope. He is with us. Let\u2019s unplug all the weights that are draining us and let\u2019s find that sweet peace in He Who can handle it all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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