Itchy Fingers, Anxious Heart

I've had a writer's itch in my fingers for a few days now.  It's a feeling that comes to me when I have thoughts that are moving so fast through my mind that I know I won't remember it all unless I write it down. It usually starts with a racing mind and loss of sleep, and then progresses to the itchy fingers.  It always  happens in the weirdest and most inconvienent times.  This is one of the many reasons I ALWAYS have a notebook and pen with me.  Alot of times, these thoughts come to me while I am in my car driving. As a result, I have crazy and blind looking notes that I have scribbled while trying to keep one hand on the wheel and an eye on the road. I am not claiming to be a writer who has great ideas that need to be heard by the world.  All I know is that sometimes something gets stuck on my mind and in my heart and the only way I can get it out is to write.

 That's exactly what I did at work this morning, between answering phone calls.

I have had a very anxious heart this week.  I love social media and am absorbed in it as much as the next person, but it has definitely pulled at my heartstrings lately. But, mostly, my heart has hurt for my children. I do not want them to grow up in a society that accepts actions that go against the Word of God.  However, we live in a world where that already exsist, so my job, as a parent is to be an example for my babies and stand FIRM in the truths of the Word- all of the Word.

I have been greatly encouraged by 2 girls who are in my junior high Sunday school class.  They have been bold in their faith this week in FB, and I do not say that lightly.  Social media, whether we like it or agree with it's use, is the way that the youth of our nation communicate.  So, for those two girls to make a stand in what God's word says and to share it on their facebook pages, make me proud and gives me hope. Because one day THEY will be my kid's teachers and mentors.  They have chosen the narrow path that does not include any grey. 

One of my friends on FB posted months ago that (to paraphrase) the Bible is not a bowl of candy in which we can just pick and choose what we like and leave the rest.  It has to be accepted as complete, and whole truth- as being God-breathed and accurate in it's entirety. 

To stand for the Word will cause heartache.  It will cause loss of sleep.  It will cause loss of friendship, and possibly even family.  It will cause you to step outside of your comfort zone and be the minority.

But it IS worth standing for.

So, this Easter, I am remembering that Christ has ALREADY OVERCOME.

Savior, worthy of honor and glory, worthy of all our praise, You overcame

Jesus, awesome in power forever, awesome and great is Your name, You overcame

Power in hand speaking the Father's plan
You're sending us out, light in this broken land

We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
And the word of our testimony, everyone overcome

(Lyrics from Jeremy Camp, "Overcome")