Monday, December 10, 2007

Not on my own

I spent an entire day this past weekend with 60 students at a rally with over 25,000 people, collecting canned goods to give to our local emergency food bank. This was a student-led project, but they needed their sponsor there as well. Don't get me wrong, although it was hectic, and at times a bit chaotic, it was a joy to work alongside them. These high school kids eagerly gathered well over 4000 cans in eight hours of labor-intensive work to help feed the hungry. (Kids are really so much more caring than we often give them credit for.) But I must tell you, this middle-aged body came home exhausted. Bone-tired. Worn out enough to weep. And weep I did when I walked through my doorway.

I left my kitchen before 7am that morning, and I left in a hurry. Walking out on counters cluttered with dirty dishes, dirty laundry, and emptied boxes that needed to head back to the attic. It was all I could do to pack up the items I needed for that day. I expected to return to the same dirty dishes and cluttered counters that I left before sunlight. But joy of joys, I walked into a spotless kitchen. Laundry...cleaned, dried, and folded. The empty boxes from the Christmas ornaments... packed away. The things I KNOW that I could not have done on my own were done for me. Sweet husband!

We have a God like that too. One who reminds me often that I don't have to do it all on my own. One who has done the hardest work for me. I don't have to face a "cluttered with sin" past. It is as "far as the east is from the west" from me. (Ps.103:12) Could not have done that on my own. I don't have to face my own "dirty laundry". He has washed me "whiter than snow". (Ps. 51:7) Again, done by Him. And He continues to "pack away" the pride, selfishness, and other assorted character issues. All the things I KNOW that I could not have done on my own. Done for me. Sweet Heavenly Father!

Father thank you for your work on the cross, for your work in me. I thank you for reminding me that YOU alone have saved me. I praise You for the peace You offer as you guard our hearts and minds in You. For doing all that none of us could ever do on our own. Praise YOU!

Praise HIM!

10 comments:

Angie said...

What a gem of a husband.

What a mighty, gracious God!

Glory!

Beautiful post.

Angie said...

p.s. Love the 30 day challenge on your sidebar. I've shared it with some friends too.

When you have a chance can you give an update on that situation?

YSIC,
Angie

Anonymous said...

Yes, you know that without you none of the HOPE things would ever be accomplished. We need you and you need to give yourself credit. You're amazing! Thank you for being you!
Love you!
Stephanie

Kim S in SC said...

Angie, Sent you an email. God keeps on providing even when i forget to ask! Good, isn't He!

Kim S in SC said...

Hey Stephanie! I'm so happy you dropped in tonight! YOu are precious to me!!

for those of you reading, Stephanie is the leader of the amazing group of students I work with in our H.O.P.E. project!

TO BECOME said...

Wonderful, encouraging post. Wonderful husband, Great and Mighty God. We are so blessed. Thanks for the reminder.connie from Texas

Barbara said...

Wonderful husband. Great post.
Thanks for yur encouraging comments.

a woman who is said...

Hey Kim, my husband would do the same. He is definitely my wing man. He comes to my rescue time after time and covers me well. I love the 30 day challenge.

Greg C said...

What a great post. I have asked for help and guidence and I have received it. We can't handle everything ourselves but he is there for the asking. :)

Kim S in SC said...

Hey Connie! I'm so glad you visited! Great and Mighty God is right! Praise Him!
Barbara: thank you!Praise Him!
A woman who is: Isn't it a blessing help one another!God is good to bless us with husbands like that. Thank you for visiting!
Gardener Greg: How true that is. Blessings!
Praise HIM!

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Let this be a place of encouragement for you in your own walk!