Finding strength

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.  Philippians 4:13

Can I?  Sometimes I wonder.  My mother had hip replacement surgery last week.  Her hospital stay extended from 3 to 6 days.  I’ve been splitting my time between the hospital and the office.  Now she is going to a rehab facility for the next two weeks.

Morning and night trying to convince my mother (backing up my father) that yes, I know it hurts but you have to do the physical therapy and yes, the doctors and nurses do know what they are doing.  Battling those who want to do things for her and can’t bear to see (or hear) her suffering.  It is difficult watching my mother being controlled by her fears and anxiety, a woman of low pain tolerance and very high-strung nature.

Trying to do a full day’s work in 5 hours is a challenge any time.  I get so frustrated.  Everybody has a crisis they want/need me to solve.  God has blessed me with Christian bosses, but their patience is thinning day by day.

I’ve been spending a lot of time in my car this last week and find myself turning off the radio and breathing prayers.  When I pray to Holy Father and He reminds me to give Him these burdens once and for all, and not take them back onto my shoulders.  I know that yes, I can do all things because He takes the burdens if I truly give them to Him.

Am I doing everything people expect from me?  No.  However, by putting God in control, I address those things that need to be done and the rest will be taken care of another day.  My trust is in Him and I sleep peacefully knowing He is in control. 

Dear Lord, Please give each of us the strength we need to make it through each day.  Thank you for the give of your Son.  Amen.

In His Service,
Lisa Baynes