I thought that I had on my whole armour of God until, some of my siblings that my mom and dad adopted and stepmom’s cousin all gained up on my together after she died, asking questions and accusing me of stealing from her, and saying all sorts of unkind things to question my character. I took it to heart and the stress want straight to my stomach. Yes, cased bleeding ulcers to flair up! Now that I recognized that, I’m watchful and are seeking the Holy Spirit to handle confrontations. I usually do, but I’m learning.
Distractions, my middle name. This has been a challenge for me some time now. As for me, it has always been people, the care of people (mostly my son, grandkids, family & friends). And not let me forget ME, MYSELF & I. Even chores or the lack thereof has become a distraction. For instance, I can clean up, feel great and shortly after, it looks like a tornado or sunomi hit. Then I start to feel overwhelmed and shutdown. It’s like my peace, my sancutary has been invaded/stolen and I have no place for refuge.
It’s not like I have OCD or I’m the most cleanliest person in the world, I just don’t like clutter and like things in order and in their place. However, with a 5 & 6 year old, chores become like a roller coaster ride, full of highs, lows, twist and turns. And if you had in school (kids), practices, my appointments, my health and everyday life; well, can you say TIRED!!! Don’t get me wrong, it’s tough at times, but the joy of the Lord which is my strength, allows me to have a bit of inner peace tucked away to get up another day.
The initial reaction to the proposal (vision) for the elders’ council prayer time wasn’t as favorable as I expected; however, I know unless the Lord builds this prayer vision (Psalm 127:1) my labor is in vain. Godly decisions require Godly vision. Nehemiah’s approach gives a great blueprint for ‘doing it right’. I am not distracted to the point of abandonment or abortion; however, I am continuing to seeking wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit (John 16:13).
Distractions whew! I have come to realize they are all around and you can’t escape them all you can do is become discipline and focus. I have allow distractions to hinder me from completing task because I am too busy trying to worry and control everything else. I am rebuking this spirit of consuming me to loose focus in Jesus name. I have allowed distractions and doing what others want me too instead of focusing on studying my test to become certified in education. Distractions keeps us distant from where we need to be. In the word Distant in our actions of doing what was assigned to us.
I’ve been distracted in many ways. Sometimes I allow myself to be distracted by my troubles or my adult children’s troubles. I spent years being a support to others and I’ve allowed this to be the distraction from prioritizing myself. My family business at times can beme a huge distraction. It had to really buckle down and take time to do things.
The distraction that comes my way are I allow to come in the way are people pulling at me when I know there are things and deadlines I have to meet and then I find myself cramming to meet my deadlines and then there isn’t anyone around to help me to handle things I’m tasked with then I get mad with myself and shut down, Today I learn that I must stay focus when I thoughtfully but I wasn’t. I’m being transparent because I want to fix it and put things that are important for me first. Doing what God has called me to do.
My sister lives in our homestead. My parents moved there when I was 8 months old. My father transitioned in 1999 and my mother in 2006. The house was remodeled in 1984 when my father retired. The house was in excellent shape when my mother transitioned. Inside, it looks like a war zone. It hurt my heart to go inside. I live 3 house down the street. When I go there I don’t even sit down. I do what I have to do, say what I have to say, and I’m gone. There was a time that all of our holiday gatherings were held there, before and after my parents transitioned. Now, only my sister, her seed, and her seed’s seed gather. In fact, they began not even telling me and my brother and our families what was going on. They would act as if they were not doing anything. We would later find out (because I’m right down the street) that they “were” have a gathering. We just were not invited.The activity that takes place is heartbreaking.
I was saved in 1996 but did not began an intimate relationship with God until 2006. The process had began but I had no idea what I was doing. I was baptist and had my parents, the ladies in the Senior Mission, the Bible study group that my parents were in (I was the youngest), Wednesday night bible study, Sunday morning worship, and the many Sunday evening/night services that were held. But it wasn’t until I joined an apostolic church in 2006 that I gained a relationship with God as I knew Him and not as my parents knew Him.
But it was my marriage in 2012 that caused the distraction. Well, it was actually 2002, when I began taking to him that began the distraction. The distraction was my flesh… sex. I became abstinent in 2007 and in about 2008 I began the pursuit to get married. He was saying all the right things and I feel for it all. We married, 4 years later, after a long, no contact long-distance relationship. The next 4-1/2 years, I remained “saved” but by no means did I do things “the way Jesus would have done them”. Hence, the distraction.
I love my family and ppl, I’ve allowed many times another opinion to distract me from moving in the direction God has instructed, I’ve allowed fear of what another thought to cause me to not focus on what God desire of me. I’m now fighting to be all that I am birth to be.
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Gloria Jean Williams On December 19, 2021 at 5:18 pm
I thought that I had on my whole armour of God until, some of my siblings that my mom and dad adopted and stepmom’s cousin all gained up on my together after she died, asking questions and accusing me of stealing from her, and saying all sorts of unkind things to question my character. I took it to heart and the stress want straight to my stomach. Yes, cased bleeding ulcers to flair up! Now that I recognized that, I’m watchful and are seeking the Holy Spirit to handle confrontations. I usually do, but I’m learning.
Lisa Weatherspoon On December 19, 2021 at 10:21 am
Distractions, my middle name. This has been a challenge for me some time now. As for me, it has always been people, the care of people (mostly my son, grandkids, family & friends). And not let me forget ME, MYSELF & I. Even chores or the lack thereof has become a distraction. For instance, I can clean up, feel great and shortly after, it looks like a tornado or sunomi hit. Then I start to feel overwhelmed and shutdown. It’s like my peace, my sancutary has been invaded/stolen and I have no place for refuge.
It’s not like I have OCD or I’m the most cleanliest person in the world, I just don’t like clutter and like things in order and in their place. However, with a 5 & 6 year old, chores become like a roller coaster ride, full of highs, lows, twist and turns. And if you had in school (kids), practices, my appointments, my health and everyday life; well, can you say TIRED!!! Don’t get me wrong, it’s tough at times, but the joy of the Lord which is my strength, allows me to have a bit of inner peace tucked away to get up another day.
Gloria Johnson On November 27, 2021 at 6:55 am
The initial reaction to the proposal (vision) for the elders’ council prayer time wasn’t as favorable as I expected; however, I know unless the Lord builds this prayer vision (Psalm 127:1) my labor is in vain. Godly decisions require Godly vision. Nehemiah’s approach gives a great blueprint for ‘doing it right’. I am not distracted to the point of abandonment or abortion; however, I am continuing to seeking wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit (John 16:13).
Tera Alexander On November 7, 2021 at 2:49 pm
Distractions whew! I have come to realize they are all around and you can’t escape them all you can do is become discipline and focus. I have allow distractions to hinder me from completing task because I am too busy trying to worry and control everything else. I am rebuking this spirit of consuming me to loose focus in Jesus name. I have allowed distractions and doing what others want me too instead of focusing on studying my test to become certified in education. Distractions keeps us distant from where we need to be. In the word Distant in our actions of doing what was assigned to us.
Victoria Caldwell On October 7, 2021 at 8:13 am
I’ve been distracted in many ways. Sometimes I allow myself to be distracted by my troubles or my adult children’s troubles. I spent years being a support to others and I’ve allowed this to be the distraction from prioritizing myself. My family business at times can beme a huge distraction. It had to really buckle down and take time to do things.
Patricia Grimes Jones On October 3, 2021 at 10:45 pm
The distraction that comes my way are I allow to come in the way are people pulling at me when I know there are things and deadlines I have to meet and then I find myself cramming to meet my deadlines and then there isn’t anyone around to help me to handle things I’m tasked with then I get mad with myself and shut down, Today I learn that I must stay focus when I thoughtfully but I wasn’t. I’m being transparent because I want to fix it and put things that are important for me first. Doing what God has called me to do.
Carmen Hebert On October 3, 2021 at 5:09 pm
My sister lives in our homestead. My parents moved there when I was 8 months old. My father transitioned in 1999 and my mother in 2006. The house was remodeled in 1984 when my father retired. The house was in excellent shape when my mother transitioned. Inside, it looks like a war zone. It hurt my heart to go inside. I live 3 house down the street. When I go there I don’t even sit down. I do what I have to do, say what I have to say, and I’m gone. There was a time that all of our holiday gatherings were held there, before and after my parents transitioned. Now, only my sister, her seed, and her seed’s seed gather. In fact, they began not even telling me and my brother and our families what was going on. They would act as if they were not doing anything. We would later find out (because I’m right down the street) that they “were” have a gathering. We just were not invited.The activity that takes place is heartbreaking.
Carmen Hebert On October 3, 2021 at 5:01 pm
I was saved in 1996 but did not began an intimate relationship with God until 2006. The process had began but I had no idea what I was doing. I was baptist and had my parents, the ladies in the Senior Mission, the Bible study group that my parents were in (I was the youngest), Wednesday night bible study, Sunday morning worship, and the many Sunday evening/night services that were held. But it wasn’t until I joined an apostolic church in 2006 that I gained a relationship with God as I knew Him and not as my parents knew Him.
But it was my marriage in 2012 that caused the distraction. Well, it was actually 2002, when I began taking to him that began the distraction. The distraction was my flesh… sex. I became abstinent in 2007 and in about 2008 I began the pursuit to get married. He was saying all the right things and I feel for it all. We married, 4 years later, after a long, no contact long-distance relationship. The next 4-1/2 years, I remained “saved” but by no means did I do things “the way Jesus would have done them”. Hence, the distraction.
Lola Norris On September 30, 2021 at 4:27 pm
I love my family and ppl, I’ve allowed many times another opinion to distract me from moving in the direction God has instructed, I’ve allowed fear of what another thought to cause me to not focus on what God desire of me. I’m now fighting to be all that I am birth to be.