As I am reading this book, I found a quote by Joanna Weaver-the author of "Having a Mary heart in a Martha world." It says "overburdened, overworked, and overwhelmed. What started as a joy became drudgery, and I felt like giving up. Nothing is harder to bear than a burden we're are not called to carry. And while there are many needs, God has not asked us to meet every one." Wow, what a profound statement, especially for me. I am a go getter, the fixer upper, the I can do it all person. You need something, I am your girl. But, as my pastor has told me many times before, I might want to learn the meaning of "no". I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel that God has called me to do many things. But, then I think, did He? or is it me, thinking it. I have learned to trust in prayer and seek His guidance and support. I have learned to trust the whisper of His voice telling me its ok to say no to this and that. I have learned that "He has not asked me to meet every need." Thank and praise God for that!! He has a special job for me, and I love finding out through His word, what that job is. What about you? What do you think? Have you been in this situation before? Care to share??
Sara
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Hi. my name is sharnell. i am 12 i came across your blog when i was lookin through ppls blogs. i think you can help me. i am pregnant. i dont know who 2 tell . i dont want to be a mama, and i just want to live my lyfe. my mama is already on da crack pipe and haz 5 babys. can you plz tell me wat to do? i tihnki want a aborton.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharnell. I hope you are doing ok at this moment. First, let me ask you...where are you? Do you have any family members, school teachers or nurses, or anyone at school that you trust? You need to tell someone and the person I feel you should tell is your school nurse. She will have people to help you and find a place for you and your baby. I really want you to think a bit about the reasons you might want an abortion before you do so. I am not your mama and will not tell you what to do in that respect, but, I will surely can tell you who to tell. Talk to your school nurse and let me know what happens.
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