Abiding in Him

Whew! This past week went by so fast. Last week was VBS at my church. Anyone has every been involved with a Vacation Bible School knows that VBS is a very tiring experience. Add work and trying to take care of a house and you barely have enough hours in a day.

When I first started out the week I was looking forward to a  relaxing week filled with "me time" and fun. But I was strongly mistaken. My mother, and brothers were in Texas with family for my brother's soccer tournament. That left my dad and me alone to fend for ourselves. At first this seemed like it would be a great adventure; going shopping, cooking meals, and keeping the house running smoothly in my mom's absense. However, within the first two days I quickly lost steem and my "adventure" lost its excitement. I soon realized that my dreams of quiet alone time were only dreams and how this week could end up being the busiest week of my summer.

 Looking back on the week I realize how much I was relying on my own strength especially the first couple days. I was trying to love the children in my class through my own resources and  thoes resources were quickly draining. I was becoming a "leaky cup". Thankfuly, about halfe way through the week God reminded me of my weekness and need to allow Him to fill me with his love and joy.

My week did not suddenly become easier but I did have strength to perserver and serve with joy. By walking with God and relying on Him, I was able to witness God's provision and power in my life. VBS was a blast and the gospel was shared with many young children who had never heard the Good News. Serving God and others with the right motivation always fills you with joy.

 I'de like to say that I had a warm cooked meal for dad every night but that never happened. However, we never went hungry! However, I did go grocery shopping -alone. That was an adventure. The house is still presentable and I'm now doing laundry. With all that being said, I can't wait for my to come back home. I will never look at what a mom does the same way again.

 I think this verse sumerizes what God was teaching me this week.
John 15:4 says "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me."

I can't bear fruit without relying on Christ.