Have you ever prayed fervently about something & then "strange" things start happening? Well, that is what's been going on with me for the past three weeks or so. I've been praying & praying but what I have been getting is roadblocks, detour signs, & no one is able to take your call right now messages. Also, my body is out of sync. My body doesn't feel like my own. I've been very tired & some nights have been asleep by 7:30pm & sleep until 6am which is so not normal for me. My "normal" schedule is up at 4 or 4:30am & asleep between 9 to 9:30pm. Even with all of that sleep I feel totally drained by 10am & by 1pm I can hardly keep my eyes open. And I have been having very unusual dreams.
This morning I was reading Daniel Chapter 10. I have read this chapter several times before but this morning it really spoke to me. I think I'm in the middle of some sort of spiritual battle now which would explain some of the things that I have been experiencing. I'm not going to type out the whole chapter but I encourage you to read Daniel Chapter 10 when you get a chance. The whole chapter spoke to me but the following verses really "jumped out" at me. "Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, & I felt my strength returning. "Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are deeply loved by God. Be at peace; take heart & be strong!" As he spoke these words, I suddenly felt stronger & said to him, "Now you may speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me." Daniel 10:18-19
So if you are feeling depleted right now, I encourage you take comfort in knowing that God loves you very much. Ask Him to strengthen you & fill you with His peace.
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Kathy, I hate to turn your post around and make it about me, but I just have to comment! That entire first paragraph sounds like EXACTLY what's going on with me right now, too. Especially being super-tired really early in the evening and then not being able to get up in the morning. I've been eating well and even exercising, so it's been very frustrating! I'm going to read chapter 10 of Daniel right now. Thanks for some direction!
Continuing to pray that God will grant you the peace in your heart that you need and that He'll bring you great news!!!
Thanks for sharing this Kathy. Depleted is a good way to describe how I am feeling too. I will be reading Daniel 10 today.
Cara...please always feel free to do so. I post these things to share with others in hopes that they will help some else other than myself. I've been exercising & eating well too. I'm really uppin (is that a word?) the protein right now. It does help some.
Thanks Amanda! I have loads of peace which is what I plan on my next post being about...I just don't have much strength or energy to share or show it :o)
I hope it helped Stephanie! {{{ Hugs }}}
Thanks for sharing! I'm feeling a little bit of the battle myself. (I say feeling because as Christians we're in a constant spritual battle. We can see/feel it in our lives sometimes more than others). I'll be reading Daniel 10 when we're done with homework. :)
P.S. I'd love to see your funky dance moves. Maybe you should post a video?
Praying that the Lord strengthens and sustains you, physically, emotionally, spiritually. We ARE in a battle, and prayer is our most vital weapon.
Thanks for being real and sharing.
In Him,
Lena
God is always trying to tell us something. How cool that you are able to hear Him! I'm trying to do a better job of listening. We are praying for you as always. We miss you guys! Elaine
We miss you too! Still tentatively planning to come see you over Spring Break. We'll have to see if it works out or not. Love you! :o)
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