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Kaboom! The Root of Your True Strength in the Explosions

March 6, 2013 By Linda

6 Mar

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Isn’t it amazing how discouraged we can feel when an unpredicted, unplanned moment takes over our emotions, responses and entire being? Do you ever turn into crazy mama? I know I do!  Maybe you are trying to get out the door for school with your children and you are feeling hurried and rushed. Boom, or rather kaboom! Explosion hits–there is yelling, tears and frustration on both ends. There are flames, smoke, then ashes, and you were the source or contributing factor in the ignition. That’s the worst–knowing that I was the reason for causing upsetness within my child because I lacked self control, patience and couldn’t keep my tone of voice together.

I have found that dropping to my knees in prayer when I have the next free moment, before I do ANYTHING else (if I can), and asking God to help transform me when I get in my own way or in my children’s way, is not only calming, but truly TRANSFORMING. I can call a friend, drink my favorite blend of coffee to aid in the process of feeling better, but what I really need to do first, is go to God, confess my heart and seek His help. And then I need to ask that the discouragement and resentment that I have toward myself, gets taken and that He give me a new spirit, perspective and new opportunity to extend the same grace He gives me, to my children.

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” Psalm 20:7 Like King David when fighting military battles,  his confidence did not come from earthly resources, but from the power and authority he knew God had over his life. Do you believe that God has that kind of power over your life today? Are you needing His strength in a way that you can’t give to yourself? Our days are filled with so many details as we parent, work, run and take care of the home and ourselves. We can hike, take a relaxing yoga class, exercise and do all of those things that help us to feel better, and they are important to do because we want to be healthy, balanced and pursue what we enjoy. Let’s just not forget to go to God when we need to be filled in the right way.  For it is in those moments when we are truly depending on Him, when He will have the victory over us so we can not feel nor be defeated.

“May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.” Psalm 20:1

“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2

“My flesh and my heart my fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26

 

 

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  1. Chris Carter says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Such an encouraging message to share here!!! I have many KABOOM moments…and like you, I need to drop to my knees and seek His transformation!!! Thanks for the inspiration Linda!! (perfect and worthy read!!)

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  2. Linda says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:32 am

    Thank you for stopping by, Chris! I love your phrase, “Kaboom moments,” they are real and they happen. But so does the transformation. I appreciate your share today!

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  3. Linda says

    March 6, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Motherhood for sure makes us more like Christ, Alissa–in the small things, everyday!

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  4. Hope says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Because I’m the type of person that like to plan, when unpredictable, unexpected events occur, they sometimes leave me frazzled. Even the morning rush to get my daughter to school. While I feel bad for losing my cool and will often apologize, thank you for the reminder to seek God for transformation immediately. This post is a blessing.

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    • Linda says

      March 10, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      I can see how the unexpected can leave you frazzled, Hope–and mornings can be especially challenging, especially when you are a planner! Like you, I feel terrible when I lose my cool and my calm tone. I do know that God is God, and I am not and I COUNT on Him for that transformation. Day by day, hour by hour and with His grace and mercy, He can redeem us and change us into the moms and women He wants us to become. Thank you for coming by and sharing your heart!

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