Fainters!

A few months ago I decided I would be a fainter. You know, someone who faints. I was making a conscious decision to do this because the fainters get off easy.

Think about movies you've seen and books you've read. When the the woman faints she doesn't have to deal with anything that is going on around her. She doesn't have to deal with someone who's been badly injured. She doesn't have to deal with the Indians attacking. She doesn't have to deal with hearing bad news or anything unpleasant. So, I decided... that's the life for me!

Then I began talking to Jesus about fainters. "You know, Lord they don't have to deal with anything! The rest of us have to clean up the mess and take care of them at the same time. Why can't I be a fainter? Why do I have to deal with everything and everyone and be nice about it and wear a happy face?"

Well, you know when you start talking to Him and then you're quiet well... He answers you. Sometimes I really do want to be that person who runs and jumps in daddy's lap, tells Him what I want Him to know and how I want Him to answer and then leaves. It's not right I know but there you have it, that's who I am some days. Anyway, He began answering me. "I made you just the way I want you. You are strong. You care. I can count on you." I still wasn't happy with those answers but then He said, "but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Is.40:31 NIV)

Wow! Now I really like that answer 'cause to be honest I wasn't happy with any of the others. I was having a bad few days and I new all that other stuff He said was true and I believed it but I needed more. I needed a reason to go on. Do you ever have those days? Sometimes He gives me multiple choice answers, all of which are true but I pick the one I need. It's a game for He and I. He lets me think I'm actually helping Him, and myself, when in reality I know He does all of it.

So, in the end, I decided not to be a fainter. As I pondered fainters the "cons" came in...
They always miss out on stuff. They never hear the full story. They don't know when to run. They could get left behind if someone has to carry their sorry carcass and things get too difficult they would be the first one left!!

Be encouraged today. If you do faint somedays, remember you can still soar if your hope is in Him.

Love & hugs,
Janet