Ranting, Raving and Renewing

You know the days when your heart seems so overwhelmed you just don't know how much more you can handle?? Lately, I know these days all too well. My heart is full of so many emotions, frustrations, longings, fears, desires and hurts. But, for those who think I am just full of complaints and life can't possibly be that hard...I just have to say..you're wrong. I am not complaining...and life is tough...maybe tougher for some than others. Maybe some people are equipped and able to deal better, but others of us, as we push through, keep hitting obstacles at every turn...even if we're pushing STRAIGHT forward there seem to be brick walls. We've all been there and some seasons last longer than others, or maybe it just seems that way. Either way, as I have always said our problems are unique to us...BUT we all serve the same God who loves us all the same and will be more than we need. Only recently, a student of ours has shown interest in my illness, which so many suffer from. He has researched it and found it to be more extensive and debilitating than he ever knew. If we all would follow the example of a young man and be willing to research and discover what others suffer from, in hopes to be an encouragement, the world would certainly be a better place. Instead, we seem more interested in googling the latest "news" concerning the private lives of celebrities or watching videos on youTube. Is there anything wrong with YouTube?? I don't think so..I find many things very funny. (Bon Qui Qui is my girl) I am NOT standing in judgement or condemnation of anyone..I am just as "guilty" as the next person. I guess after coming off of an "Unplugged" retreat with our kids and seeing them take time to listen to one another, get to know each other and rally around those with hurts and pain, while sharing in each others' joys....My point is simply...if we spent as much time in God's Word and really listening to the problems and pains of others as we do on Facebook, twittering, watching tv, reading other books and on the computer....we would see a difference and make a difference in the lives of others as well as our own. Too much for you to handle? Just remember it's MY thoughts, MY views, MY blog and it's My way of venting and sharing what God's doing in my life. :) I am who I am, have never made apologies for being real and honest....and won't start now. Just know my heart is to see others lives changed for the better, see them encouraged and see God glorified through us all. I ask sincerely for you to pray for me to be who I am called to be and for Him to change in me all HE wants too..as He chips away all that's not of Him, making me more like His Son...may I be open and willing to be obedient!!!