Hand me a staff and cloak ’cause I’m feeling like Moses today.
Remember Exodus 4:10-12?
“Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the
past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and
tongue.” The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Recently, I was asked to lead a workshop, Writing to Heal, for a one-day retreat specifically designed to minister to parents who’ve lost children.
I’ve journaled for years but I thank God I have no experience in this specific area of grief. Soon after accepting the opportunity, concerns began cropping up. What do I say? How can they relate to me? Where do I begin?
I feel so inadequate. And the truth of the matter is, I am.
But while studying Exodus 4 this morning, six words climbed from the Book and curled up snug against my concerns: Now go; I will help you…
My responsibility is to prayerfully prepare while resting in the knowledge that it is through my very weaknesses that God will be strong, and above all, glorified.
Is God calling you to do something outside of your comfort zone today? Please share so I can be praying for you and I appreciate your prayers as well!
Cathy–beautiful words and encouraging post. Ironic, just this morning I was thinking the same thing–asking myself, who am I? I have no training, etc…Then I heard the words, "Exactly, you don't but I do! Now Believe!" Too bad I had to be sent back to the couch (shingles 🙁 ) to slow down enough to hear Him. Thank you for your example of faithfulness.
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about your shingles. How did I miss that? 🙁
Praying for your healing!
I'm thankful you were encouraged. To God be the glory!
Love from SC…
Fave line: "…it is through my very weaknesses that God will be strong, and above all, glorified." Have written it down and added it to bulletin board by my desk. Food for thought. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing Deb! 🙂 I plan to add Cal's quote to my board.
Blessings!
"God will be known by your inadequacy." What a thought. Still a scary prospect, but that's encouraging. Thanks Cathy.
It is an encouraging thought, isn't it Ellen? That quote will stick with me. What a great reminder.
Thanks for stopping by on this snowy day!
Beautiful Cathy. I am confident that the Lord will use your sweet spirit and writing skills to open wells of healing.
Thanks so much, Marcia. I certainly appreciate your prayers! The retreat is in April but I'm beginning to prepare now.
(((( HUGS )))) 🙂