Stop! Drop! Roll!

Today I travelled back in my memories to my 2nd grade class. Pencils nicely positioned on my desk. I can still envision my steel framed, wood-topped desk and chair.

Remember the fireman drill? The instruction of what to do in case of fire?

C'mon. I know you can say it with me: Stop...Drop...And, Roll?

I've learned to keep this little drill in the back of my mind and have made my own "SPIRITUAL" application for when the trials of life rage against me and circumstances seem overwhelming....

Hope you find meaningful application too! :)

1. Stop: Grace and mercy are obtained when we wait upon the Lord. "They that wait upon the Lord, will renew their strength!" (Is. 40:31) Take time to pause before God. Remember Who He Is. He is good. He is faithful.
2. Drop: Weariness fades when we draw near to God and drop the heavy weights that we've picked up. Drop trying to "achieve," "accomplish," or "acquire." We should have one single mission in life to love, serve, and honor God...to seek Him above all other things.
3. Roll: Roll with the flow of His Spirit. It's not by our might. It's not by our power. It's by His Spirit. And His Spirit breathes forth life. I constantly remind myself to quit trying to live in my own power. It's from Him, through Him, and by Him that all things were created...I am simply called to love Him and faithfully follow where HE leads.

Friend, we have to ask ourselves: Who do I really believe God to be? Do I believe He Is Faithful?

Genesis 17:7-8 declares God's promise: I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you." (NIV)
I want to encourage you today:

STOP being so busy and spend time alone with God.
DROP any fear, worry, or doubts and replace them with the truth of His Word (the bible.)
And, ROLL with the punches of life.  Bask in God's GLORY. Know Who HE is and hold fast to His promises.

God is faithful. HE KEEPS HIS PROMISES. So, until next week, Remember to Dream Big. Laugh Often. Know that God has it all under control!