Applying Scripture to Practical Living

When life is hard, what do you do? 

Philippians 4:13  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

What do you do?  You have faith.  End of sentence.  Faith.  It's the starting point for success.  

Having faith in God, the One who has already conquered it all, is a sure-footed way to know that your life really does have purpose, and with a little application from you it will be fulfilled, and all will be well because HE makes it well.  Because you live each day resting in assurance of God's love and faithfulness to you then you know that God will do everything to empower you to get what needs done, DONE!  

Let's apply this scripture to practical life.  

This scripture came to mind as I was trying to remove my Master Suite box-springs and mattress from home.  By myself.  At least I was physically by myself anyway.  :-)  (Jesus is always with me.)

A brand new box springs, mattress, and mattress cover was coming.  To say it as mildly as I can, Excitement was in the air!  I had been sleeping on the same mattress for decades and it was time for something new.  Having bounced it around in my head for weeks about this very possibility and also having a brief conversation with my daughter just the night before about this want/need, when I received "the blessing call" I knelt beside my bed and tears filled my eyes. So Grateful. Again I was reminded that I am not alone.  God is ever watchful.  Ever the hearer of silent prayers and He is a wonderful provider.

I just had to remove the old to provide way for the new.     

The struggle was REAL, people.  But, I did it.  

Big beads of sweat on my brow (and yes, my home is air conditioned) and bulging muscles (well, that's what I envision anyway - ha!), I got those big, bulky things off my bed frame and twisted, pushed, and pulled them around the tight corners and small hallway, thru the living room and out the front door.  

God gave me strength...and patience.  

Un-beknown to me, the neighbors, who are soon to be a family of 8, were in need of a box springs and mattress.  The father of the family met me in the yard, inquired about it, and with a big grin and laugh stated, "we will take them.  We were just looking for a bigger mattress!"  

Timing is everything. 

Knowing this family does not have much and knowing the size of their family, I knew they too were being blessed.  I let them have it all.  The box-springs.  The mattress.  The mattress cover.  

I've had tougher moments than trying to wrestle a mattress.  Of course I have.  And I know you have too.  But, this moment just affirmed to me that life and scripture go together.  Scripture is applicable to daily living.  It gives the measure we need to "go on".    

I'm grateful for the blessings of God.  I don't want to know what life is without Him actively in it.  The struggle may be really hard.  I totally get it, Trials ARE hard.  Life may throw some things our way that by our self is an impossibility, BUT GOD...He gives strength for all things.  

Happy Monday!