Yesterday was a day of accomplishment for me. I achieved something
I have worked hard for since January of this year. For me, it was huge.
But as I drove home from this accomplishment, I got discouraged because
it took me so much longer than the average person to get to this place.
I ran 3 miles straight. Woah, crazy right. *wink*
Your, mine, everyone's accomplishments are different.
For one person it could be "not grabbing for a cookie off the tray", for others
could be "rising early", while others it could be "climbing a mountain",
& yet others "learning how to hit a high note".
Or it could be "running 3 miles"
As I thought about this on my drive home, I was convicted.
I compare myself to the knowledge of Jesus that others have. I just want
to be "there" (wherever "there" is) right now, without the learning process.
I want to skip to the end & not go through the process.
I know people who can sit & understand the Bible like there's
nothing to it, & I know people that it takes a bit longer for them to understand.
For me, I have to sit quietly, & read a small portion over,
& over, & over again. Sometimes I get something from it. & sometimes,
I'll be going about my day hours later & it will suddenly "click" what the
Lord was teaching me.
Let me say this, friend. You're not alone. Your battles are BIG.
Don't get discouraged because one thing comes easier to others than for you.
Realize that each of us have our own special gifts & talents.
You might have to work a little bit harder, run a little bit faster,
& take a little bit longer to learn and to grow.
Allow the Lord to be your endurance. Dig deep & watch Him move.
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