So here I was with my Bible, note-pad, pen and a cup-o-java in hand to write a post for this week’s ‘Carnival of Beauty’. Absolutely nothing came to mind, I was drawing a complete blank. Even after a search in my concordance for the word ‘limit’, the theme of this week’s carnival. Well, I thought, don’t write this week. Don’t torture yourself! If it doesn’t come easy, just leave it alone.
As I was preparing dinner, it just hit me. Why do thoughts come to mind when you don’t have a pad and pen – mhm? It never fails! My mind is always going a hundred miles an hour, if I don’t have anything to write them down with. How about you? Does this happen do you?
So you are wondering what came to mind? I tell you! My life’s motto! If you have ever received an email from me, or saw my profile on a web-forum, you know what it is. For you who don’t know me that well – it is Philippians 4:13: “I can do everything through him who gives me strength”.
Yup – this tag-line goes with me where ever I go, what ever I do. Now you say: ‘But what does this verse have to do with this week’s theme?’ Everything my friend, everything.
You see, with the Lord, there are no limits. When I am close to give up on a project, I remember the verse. If I am close to tears, I remember it. If I am totally exhausted, I remember it.
When we are at our human limits, He will carry us through. No matter what we are going through; no matter how hard the road ahead of us seems. Look to Him, who gives you strength.
In His grip,
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Hi, dear! I’ve linked for you on my blog the translation of one of my poems: so you can understand some of my words!!! ^.^
Buona giornata 🙂
I have been experiencing much these days and this verse speaks volumes….God Bless you Iris.
Thank you, ELo – I’ll check it out. Hopefully soon, I’ll get my software to learn Italian…
Thank you, Donna for the kind words. 🙂
You’re welcome! ^^ Unfortunately, the translation isn’t very goog: it’s really difficult translate a poem!! But I think you can understand the meaning!
I’ll never forget that verse because in college a friend and I turned it into a cheer. 😀
I know what you mean about your mind running a hundred miles an hour UNTIL you sit down to write something. I’m always writing in my head while I cook and wash dishes too. I went through a phase where I jotted ideas on sticky notes and stuck them to my cabinets — until I saw my kindergartener imitating me. NOT a very attractive habit. Now a notebook by the kitchen sink seems to work quite well these days. I also love that verse too — thanks for sharing.
Phil. 4:13 is one of my wife’s favorite verses. I love it too!
As for the thoughts coming when least prepared for them, I can relate. I used to have a pen that lit up so you could write at night. I hope to find one some day, because many thoughts come to me while I’m lying in bed.
God bless, eph, and may He use you well like He did in ’05.
ELo, once again, you are too kind and it was great reading it 🙂 I am truly looking forward understanding more Italian – it honestly is one of my goals this year :)…
Amie, it has been my ‘cheer’ for the past two years and I don’t think I could live without it :)…
Heather, I’ll try your suggestion to put a notebook in the kitchen – maybe I should put one by my bed-side as well…
Jeff, thank you for the kind words. Heading over to your blog as soon as I crap my coffe – honestly I was ready to send a search team to find you – *grin*…
Now, I can’t even spell coffee – dah!!!
I’ve really been enjoying the Carnival of Beauty at Two Talent Living as well. This week was my first week to enter and I really enjoyed it!
I noticed you’ve been entering! 😛
I am glad you did Bethany. It was a wonderful post. Blest pointed it out to me :)…