Everything seemed so at odds today. A restless, agitated feeling permeated everything I did. I was impatient, unkind and unsupportive. It was a day I seemed to tear down rather than build one another up. I prayed several times for a friend particularly in need. Were they prayers of a righteous woman that availed much? I’m relieved to know many others are praying also.
Why are some days so crosswise?
I started my day in the word with quiet time and prayer. I tried to keep praises singing in my heart. I felt like His spirit was on the other side of my closed door. A door I tried to open, only to slam my shoulder against its heavy timbers. Maybe I wasn’t trying hard enough or focusing on God with all my energy. The day is done and I’m still asking.
Why are some days so crosswise?
Just get up tomorrow and do it again. What God? The mountain top is a peak, not a plateau. Most of the journey is either up or down. Can’t I just plop myself down at the top and hang out a while? I love doing that! It’s so much easier and what a view. That isn’t where the cross is. Today you’ve come crosswise. You have to choose where you go beyond the cross. Up to Me or down to you.
Some days are so Cross wise.
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You have to choose where you go beyond the cross. Up to Me or down to you.
Lord Jesus, I pray earnestly You show me when this crosswise decision presents itself. And give me the courage and discipline to choose to come up to You.
Were they prayers of a righteous woman that availed much? I’m relieved to know many others are praying also.
I so get that. I have walked it too unfortunately.
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