Word prompt--PROVE
Five minutes to free-write about it
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Back in the day, when I was young, challenges made me thrive. I loved nothing better than proving people wrong who said something could not be done--especially if they said I couldn't do it.
I remember a time back in high school when it was time to take the college entrance exams. Academics had never been my forte--especially math--and my math teacher tried to convince me to wait another year before taking the exams because if I took them now with the rest of my classmates, I would not be able to pass.
What that did was spur me on to prove her wrong. I studied so hard for those exams that even though I soon forgot most of what I had crammed into my brain, I was not only able to retain it long enough to pass, but to do so with surprisingly high grades and become one of a very few girls from our school to be accepted by the most prestigious college on the list.
Now, however, in my senior years, I seem to have lost that drive. Even though the Word tells me that I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13), and exhorts me to not grow weary or give up (2 Chronicles 15:7; Galatians 6:9), I am weary. Very weary.
There are issues looming large that threaten to defeat me. Even though my faith is in the Lord, and I know how the story ends, there are still moments when I almost believe the lies.
But God! At a moment when I was feeling particularly overwhelmed, this song popped into mind that provided me with just the little push I needed to keep on keeping on.
I love the photo of you and that story!
ReplyDeleteI think that as we grow older, the things we are willing to fight for change, and also the way we fight. I have no doubt that you storm heaven with your prayers!
oh, I totally get it. When you are younger the drive to prove yourself is so strong isn't it? But as you age it seems less important doesn't it? FMF9
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ReplyDeleteYou were and are a beautiful lady! Thank you for such a lovely post and I applauded when you didn’t get swayed by the doubters and passed the test.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I am so very sorry. Please feel free to e-mail me to just chat if you feel like it.
ReplyDeleteThat high school story really shows your grit—so inspiring how you proved your teacher wrong. And I hear you on the weariness now. “But God!”—those two words say it all. Thanks for the honest reminder to keep going.
ReplyDeleteYour post goes right along with mine today.. But God, yes and amen.
ReplyDeleteI love your story about your high school math difficulties..
I do hear you with things getting harder. That fits me to a tee...
Sue
Beautiful song Sandra, and I say Amen to every word. God bless you as you journey on in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your honesty. I really felt your words.
ReplyDeleteI recognize what you’re describing — even if my situation is a bit different, I’ve also felt deeply worn out lately.
Not just physically, but tired of holding it all together.
Tired of praying.
Tired of trying to stay “strong.”
And then, through a completely unexpected path, I listened to something by a pastor I’m currently reading a little booklet from.
He spoke about just one verse.
"What does God say to tired people?"
“Come.”
That was it.
And for me, in that moment, it was enough.
Thanks again for writing what so many of us feel but don’t always say.
And thank you for the song — it came at the right time. ❤️
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DeleteI love the song and the authenticity you shared in your post. Thank you! I pray that as you wait upon the Lord you will feel your strength being renewed. God bless you ❤️
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I love the photo of you. I love your hair style. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the words you shared. My senior year of high school was not a good one for me. I am just thankful God protected me during that time even when I did not believe in him!
Your reflection beautifully captures the journey from youthful determination to the weariness that often comes with age and life's challenges. It's inspiring how you overcame doubt in your younger years and proved your strength, and yet it’s refreshing to see your honesty about the struggles in the present. Life doesn't always stay as clear-cut as we once imagined, but the reminder of faith and perseverance, even in difficult moments, is a powerful source of encouragement. Keep holding on to that strength, and trust that even in weariness, you're still growing and moving forward.
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