I am itchy , and Lord you want me to do what?

This week has been quite a strange one! I am finding that being able to make it through the little stuff is a preparation for making it through the big stuff. If you have ever heard the song by FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI " These are the Things You Use". It talks about how God uses the little things to work patience in us. However the first chorus is so me it says,I lost my keys in the great unknown And call me please ’cause I can’t find my phone This is the stuff that drives me crazy This is the stuff that’s getting to me lately In the middle of my bigger mess I forget how big I’m blessed This is the stuff that gets under my skin But I’ve gotta trust You know exactly what You’re doing
Might not be what I would choose
But this the stuff You use.
And so goes I find out that its not about what is going on around me but what is going on in me. And if you allow it all those little things will drive you up a wall and get you so Frustrated that you won't even realize that its really not worth getting so upset about. This particular week I have had poison oak or ivy. I didn't even have to touch the actual trees. Anyways after praying for healing for two days. I have had the stuff every where my face and arms and sides. Somewhere in the midsts of my itchy mess I have said what do I need to learn from this Lord? I felt immediately the Holy Spirit said this is like sin. You do not have to touch it yourself but what you are around what you allow yourself to see hear and whom you allow close to you will rub off on you. Once the transfer has been made it will break you out first in one spot and it will spread like wild fire. Yes I went to the doctor. I thought God my faith is not high enough that I can't believe for you to heal something so simple? He says "No, I am not here to get you out of uncomfortable situations. But rather that you are able to still praise and say what you know is true of my word while your circumstances are showing something else. I am your doctor. So when you notice that the little things seem to be irritating you be wise enough to come to me and get the medicine you need. So that you will not be contagious to others in a negative way only positive.
So I have the whole poison oak going for me this week! God gives me another revelation! I have been hearing a lot about the love revolution. Since I am a stay @ home mom I really do not see a lot of different people on a every day basis. So I have decided when I am out and about you running errands and etc just to be extra nice and be aware of manners etc. But I am not sure if this has transferred over to my immediate family yet. You see I have always done things that I know people have wanted me to do. Sometimes for them but mostly out of fear that they would not love or like me anymore if I did not do the thing they were asking or suggesting. I have often not had the confidence in my self to know that I do not need to take everyone else's suggestions. So one morning as I was laying in bed. I said God I want to be a love revolution but gee I just don't see very many people every day.
He says"you don't have to.
Well okay God who do you want me to bless today?
God, "Aaron" (my husband).
Okay and how can I bless him?
God," rub his feet when he gets home from work".
My reply " really Lord you want me to do that he will expect me to do that every day".
God says " learn to ask me who and where and what I want you to do and when I tell you do it and do it for me not just for the person but for me. You see you already have my love and approval and I will take care of you. Now transfer all that love and approval over to your husband. Start in your circle and you will find that your horizons will broaden!
With that all I can say is WoW God what a week!!   But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light . 1 Peter 2:9

Rennah Dram Team Christ Temple Church

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