Then on Thursday and Friday mornings, I was able to attend a few sessions of The Leadership Summit, which is a leadership conference via satellite feed from Willow Creek Church. Most of the speakers that I heard also stressed the importance of nurturing our own spiritual lives before nurturing the spiritual lives of others.
*knocks on thick skull*
Do you think God's been trying to tell me something? This week, I have made a much more concerted effort to carve out time to real Scripture and to pray. Some days, I have more time than others. Some days, I have to split it up into small 2-3 minute segments, depending on how long it takes Ladybug to find me hiding in the bathroom.
Not only was the extra effort worthwhile, I really needed my spiritual armor this past week. What a week!
I have been attacked every which way the enemy could think to attack me. My anxiety level was high. My frustration level was maxed out. My ability to love others even when they are making a mess of their lives was low.
I cryptically expressed my frustration on Twitter:
Thankfully, in all of the frustration and other negative emotions that I was feeling, God's Word was fresh in my heart. I was able to use God's Word as a sword against the enemy and as a salve to calm my hurting heart. God's Word is so powerful!I am thankful that I have felt challenged to carve out quiet time with God. The blessings received this week alone have been worth it. I pray that God will continue to give me strength to stay strong to that commitment.
My Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger; I trust in Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7
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