Time To Believe

It's been a rainy season the past few weeks, and I am not just talking about the weather. For some reason the enemy has been stirring up all kinds of trouble, casting shadows of doubt in some, waves of frustration in others. We have had two families close to us with huge issues in selling their homes and buying another. Silly things that have caused delays and tears and just upsets all around. Issues have arisen that we can't post. We have had people doubt their faith, admit marital concerns, reveal personal weaknesses and health concerns. It has seemingly been a consistent stream of dirty water passing through the pipes, so to speak, a heavy cloud overhead with endless showers of rain, drizzle or just darkness. Even in our own family, we have become subject to the contagious frustrations of a toddler or the solitude of busy-ness that consumes us at times. However, it is time to stand firm, stand tall, proclaim victory and give the enemy and ear full. It is time to shout from the roof tops "NOT ME! NOT MY FAMILY!" It is time to lend helping hands and listening ears. Time to provide warm meals to friends and a warm hug. Time to send words of encouragement via email, snail mail, phone or voice. Time to praise our Lord for the little things...because we know that even greater things are happening that we cant see. Time to take charge of our bodies and the health of our families. Time to make a difference. Time to say to God, "USE ME!" Time to get on our knees and admit our weaknesses so He CAN use us. Time to teach our children why we are here. Time to start waking up each morning and realizing that we have been blessed with the gift of life for that day and that we owe our Lord the very best that we have. He believes in us, it is time that we believe in Him.