One Plate at a Time

My oldest son and several friends of mine have covid. Most of you probably do too. I know others who are sick with other illnesses. It is difficult to know someone we care about is not well. We hurt with them and we long for them to get better.

Dee Whirley  is a member of our prayer group. Today, through our group text, one of the other members asked her how she was doing. Dee said “I’m determined to clean the kitchen. One plate at a time!”

One plate a time. To me that was a sign of inner strength and determination. If Dee feels anything like I did when I was sick, I can understand only having the energy to wash one plate at a time!

Let’s face it, we don’t always have an easy life. Sometimes we find ourselves in a really tough place. It could be our job – or lack of one. It could be heartache because of a divorce or death. Both are catastrophic events. It could be concern over the spiritual welfare of a spouse or a child. Maybe we are caregivers for someone we love.

So many things in this life can devastate and bring us to our knees. We get to the point that we grieve so deeply we don’t feel like we will make it through the day – or even the next hour.

How long does it take to wash a plate? Can we make it that long? Dee is physically drained; but today was the day she was bound and determined to clean her kitchen. She is indeed one of the most determined ladies I know!

Sisters, when we get to a place in our lives where we feel we have hit rock bottom – LEAN on the Savior. He will help you!

2 Thessalonians 3:3 is a beautiful verse which can bring us comfort: “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”

Oh what a marvelous verse that is! The Lord is faithful. He keeps His promises. He has the power to do just that!

God will establish (strengthen) us. When we are so far down, the Lord will help us keep our faith firmly fixed on Him.

The Lord will guard us against the evil one. God will protect us. If we hang on, He will see us through. I can think of nothing more reassuring than knowing God protects my soul!

Don’t give up. With God on our side, we can make it – one day, one hour, or one plate at a time!

Christ above all things - Robin