You know, I started this week with my husband and kids envisioning all the plans I intended to make; Get ready for Jessica’s induction ceremony, (she made it into the National Honor Society, Praise God!) The boys have basketball practice on Tuesday, Get groceries & meals planned for Memorial Day weekend,& so on….but Tuesday morning I awoke with a pinched nerve in my lower back. The pain was something I had never felt in my life! (for those of you who have back issues, I have a newfound respect for you.) The past several days I haven’t been able to walk, much less stand. I asked God was this an obstacle that would take me out for good? Each day has been a challenge; Even the pain meds & heat and ice therapy wasn’t working. I prayed and prayed. One night, through my tears I heard the Lord say; “Let Go.” I was still trying to manage the household like a super hero in the midst of my pain. Still worried about dinner,the kids,my husband, etc; After all the advice I give to new moms at church, you’d think I’d take my own. The Lord was speaking to me and through me. ” Daughter, here is an opportunity to fallback. Let the laundry cease; let the kids eat sandwiches; Let Dad have father /daughter time at her ceremony, Missing one practice really won’t change their place in the NBA. Let go of the control.” Suddenly life didn’t seem urgent or that I had to handle everything. As the week went on, I had a conversation with my oldest who is 21. I began to counsel & encourage him in some issues; Later, a church member called and I found myself using my discomfort to encourage & uplift her assuring her that God hadn’t forgot about her problems. He showed me that in my obstacle it was an opportunity for him to use me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says “But he said to me, ‘My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” {NIV} In what ways have you seen God work in your obstacles?
tanyamitchell47 
Wow Tanya, I am in awe right now after reading your blog. I’m grateful that God has used you in this manner. To be a blessing for someone else. I’ve seen God work in a lot of ways in my obstacles: I’ve been sick several times while here with my mom but one time I was unable to get out of bed(with fever, chills, etc)and my mom did for me and Joelle. I was very uncomfortable because I was used to always doing it no matter what. I then relinquished the control and rested. There have so many ways just not enough time or space to share. I’m grateful for what God is doing in my life and my family’s. And especially excited about where He’s taking us. I love you my sister and thank God for placing you in our lives. Be blessed!
I am glad this speaks to your spirit! Continue to release that faith knowing that No good thing will God withhold from you! Be blessed my sister!
Sister Tanya I love you and applaud you for revealing yourself and sharing what will become your triumph over what first seemed an obstacle. Adjusting to Pennsylvania has been smooth yet in some areas unsetting. It is not easy to pick up and leave a city where we were comfortable and happy, and trust what God told my family and I to do and relocate.
Connecting again with family and being with my mother during her illness has been a plus. I believe the difficulties I face at work will subside because I am following God’s plan and his will, will prevail.
Let’s believe together that God’s grace is sufficient and even when the road appears crooked God will straighten out that road.
One of my favorite scripture’s is Jeremiah 29:11. I share and pray for you, me and our families. I send you love!!
Jeremiah 29:11
Living Bible (TLB)
11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Peace,
Sister Emily,Ephraim
Thank you sis! To God be the Glory! I will continue to keep your family in prayer. I believe my opportunity was to uplift and to continue to encourage others.
My wife is the BOMB!!!!! Praise God from whom all Blessings flow! Darling I have enjoyed reading your Blogs!
Why thank you kind Sir!!