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I Can So I Will

 


This is most likely the first winter I have come to truly understand the meaning of hibernation.
We've had a few blizzards that kept us from leaving the house. Some days the snow fall was so great I found myself just staying indoors. I didn't need anything so why go out.

Some days that was a wise decision, other days it was just pure laziness. I didn't want to put on all those layers of clothes to go get the mail thinking I'll just grab it tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day, I'll pick up the dry cleaning then. Today, I'll just sit here and catch up on The Voice, or peek in on Facebook and Instagram and live vicariously through those that are enjoying Spring Break and the warmth of the Sun. Pathetic isn't it? 

Two danger signs in those: 1) I can get envious and or bitter because I'm still stuck in hibernation mode on March 31st. 2) I can get downright lazy. I've read a quote- " whether you say 'I can' or 'I can't' , you will. " 

God did not bring me into the world or to the East Coast to be bitter or lazy. I know He wants to use me in the lives of others. Not have me sit at home feeling sorry for myself because its Spring, it's still cold out and I haven't seen any proof of Spring yet. Nor does He want me eating the bread of idleness and getting fat on the things of no eternal value. Laziness will convince me that "I can't". When really, laziness  says " I won't" there is the difference. Laziness will weigh me down and keep me from doing what God has called me to do. Which is to live for Him. I live for Him by following Him on the path He has me on. Living for Him says " I can, because He will give me the strength to do it." Therefore I can say "I will." It's a choice. 

This resting place called Winter has taught me much about trusting Him in His timing, letting go of things I can't control and focusing on all the good that He has done in my life.  Sometimes it takes a blizzard or a long winter of rest to help me see that I needed that hibernation. Rest is good, even wise. But it should be used to refuel the mind, heart and soul. Not an excuse to say " I won't". I'm so thankful that God is so patient with me, that He loves me and gives me His power to say "I can!"

I'm feeling refueled, recharged and ready to get out and shed some of those unnecessary pounds I packed on during my long hibernation. Maybe I can take Annie for a walk now that the street is clear of ice. Happy Spring!

Pressing On 



She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. (Proverbs 31:27 NIV)


I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NIV)

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  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you for your honesty, Connie. I really enjoy reading your blog. I'm so thankful that God is patient with me, too. And I appreciate your encouragement to say "I will" and trust God He will give me the strength to do what He has called me to. Happy Spring!

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