I woke up this morning with one of my favorite bible verses and a question on my mind. I asked God how much longer do I have to be strong? You see, sometimes you are strong because you just have to be; because the cost of giving up is unimaginably high not in terms of money alone, but in terms of destinies that will be messed up because you gave up.
I learnt a long time ago that this right here, is not about me. It is more about those I am called to. Those people whose paths will light up because I chose to walk my path, because I chose courage over fears and doubts, because I chose to believe I can walk on water and achieve the unimaginable because I have the Almighty God by my side.
For many days I have had struggling families and single parent homes on my mind, especially since the school year has started for some and is about to start for others.
So, I see you, you woman who is perceived as married yet because of circumstances beyond the control of both you and your husband, you carry all the financial responsibilities of the home and wonder how you are going to raise fees for 4 children and other back to school supplies yet again.
I see you, the man who is trying to make ends meet for the family, who hates to see how his dear wife has to struggle to do what he knows is his responsibility to do but for some strange reason, the heavens seem to be shut on you and your efforts to provide do not yield the desired results.
I see you the man or woman who has done their best and continue to do so, but your spouses are simply unappreciative and whatever you do it is not good enough yet you faithfully stay the path because your have totally surrended to your maker and choose to please Him: I see you.
I see you, that widow/widower who have to navigate the new world of being single again. As your heart aches for your loved one, you also must gird your loins and ignore the pain because important decisions must be made. Your children are looking to you for comfort so you are staying strong for them. There are so many adjustments to make and you are wondering whether you will survive this, I see you.
I see you my dear single parent, whose other partner is alive and well yet has shirked their responsibilities by being emotionally distant, not contributing their quota, rejecting the children and/or literally behaving like clowns now that another school year has started, I see you.
I see those of you who are dealing with all this in addition to being there for a special needs child, parent or sibling. I see you.
You know, when I asked God the question of how much longer, I heard a still small voice telling me, God honors and rewards those who do not give up. So my friends, if you are wondering how you are going to do it again this school year, my answer is doesn’t it just amaze you the kinds of things you have triumphed and survived?
The longer I am blessed to live on this earth, the more convinced I am of one truth; it is almost impossible to defeat the human spirit that is focused and determined to reach a particular goal.
So for you my dear brave and courageous one, even though you may not feel that way right now, giving up is not an option. By all means pray, yell the frustrations out at God, cry, seek help and do whatever you need to do positively to get back on your feet but don’t Give Up…For God rewards and honors those who do not give up.
God bless you and your families abundantly in whichever way you need it in this new school year and beyond.
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