For the next 10 years, I struggled to determine exactly to whom I was valuable.
At the age of 20 that search was over. My savior rather emphatically revealed to me, that it was only his attention and affection that mattered.
For the next 10 years (or so) I sought after Him. He showed me what joy there was to be found in him, and him alone. Not easy but extraordinarily worth it!
When I turned 30 the real "woman's work" (in my eyes) began. I cried (and I cry) so many times as I press through. Ever thankful that He is always there --- spiritual spinach to
supernaturally strengthen my spirit!!
Over the next 10 years, it was the only thing that kept me going....that kept me sane.
Here I am at 40, now what?
My value comes from Him alone - still.
His affection and His unspeakable joy is what makes me smile - still.
Gotta put the hard work in - still.
And even moreso, boy do I need that spiritual spinach!!!
For the next 10 plus ten plus ten (and so on) years, I vow to remain thankful for this life He's given me to live.
I take nothing for granted, but remain connected to Him. For without him, I am nothing. We are nothing.
Thank you Lord for FORTY YEARS!!
"Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant —not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.".
II Corinthians 3:4-6
