I Have Too Much Going On!

From the title you are probably wondering what I am talking about. Do I have too much going on because I am busy? Is my life chaotic to the point it’s just too much?

Nope! None of the above.

I have too much going on to not walk in love!

Pretty sure this is not what you thought I was talking about or where I was going.

Sometime last week I decided to write a blog about walking in love since many of us would be celebrating Valentine’s Day this coming weekend. But unbeknownst to me, I didn’t know I would have fresh material to work with.  ~Smile~

In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he reaffirms that we are saved by faith through Christ Jesus. At the time there was conflict in the Church concerning being circumcised or uncircumcised. In Galatians 5:6 (AMP), he sums it up pretty good, “For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love.”

The biggest thing I’ve walked away with from this scripture and translation is that love activates our faith! And since there is always a flip side to scripture, it also tells me that when we don’t walk in love (are at odds with others, unforgiving) it effects or hinders our faith. And right now in my life, I have too much I’m believing God for (standing in faith) to not walk in love!

Over the years in my blogs, I’ve talked a lot about forgiveness and unforgiveness. And that’s because so many of us have issues and hurts from the past we need to deal with. But not everyone—some of us have dealt with the past. And that’s a good thing. But! There is always today. In other words…the new stuff.

Have you ever experienced a day that started off pretty normal and life is going along when “BAM!” life unscripted blindsides you? If you’ve lived any time on this earth, I’m sure you have. And most often it is at the hands of someone you know or even love.

Betrayal is in the top 5 of, “Somebody done me wrong.” And it is a hard one to swallow, especially if it’s a spouse, family member or one you consider to be a friend. And when it’s family it can get really messy. I’m sure some of you have experienced a family member doing something that may not affect you directly, but did your child, spouse, parent or sibling, and you experience the ripple effects of the pain. Families are split because of the actions of one all the time. It’s something our enemy is good at doing. His first attack on family was Cain and Able. Eve was the first mother to have to bury a child.

But if he can’t kill us, then he is happy to separate and divide us. Eve also lost Cain.

But, here’s the deal my dear sisters—we have too much to lose by not responding as we are commanded to.

This week, I had to make a quick decision as to how I was going to handle a situation that involved a family member doing something wrong to one of my children. As a mother, I was upset. But as a child of the King—I took it to Him.

Why?

Because I have too much going on to allow my faith flow to be blocked by anger, unforgiveness and strife. Since love energizes our faith then it stands to reason that disobedience affects our faith in the negative.

I don’t know about you but I have things I’m trusting God to work out and change for me. For one I’m waiting on my body to lineup with the Word of God and be healed—completely! But how can we stand boldly before Him when we’re involved in strife? We can only do that with a clear conscience.  

Of course I’m not the only one standing in faith. Some of you are waiting for God to heal your marriage, your body, your finances, and your family. You want to go to college, get a new job, or move. You desire to be married or have a baby. So be careful, because when life unscripted shows up, one little thing (that foothold) can set you off course and affect your faith. 

This is why I say, “I have too much going on!” I have too much right now set before God, to get caught up in anything He is not the author of.

Family is tricky, and especially if our history with them is not necessarily a good one. But I tell you this my dear sisters, “The faster we obey God, the less power sin (or our enemy) has over us.”

How am I handling this painful situation? I’m praying blessings for the one who is doing the wrong—just like Jesus commands me to do. And yes, initially I wanted God to swiftly do something to them (they are starting their own business), but if we really want vindication in any given situation, we must do things God’s way.

There are two reasons I quickly agreed with God to handle this His way. One, I love God and want to please Him. Second, purely selfish motivation…I have too much going on to allow this to hinder me or my faith.

The love walk in the Kingdom is multifaceted to say the least, but it’s to be the lifestyle of the Believer. Our Messiah was betrayed, and knew Judas would be the one, yet He still loved him.

Best reminder for us when life unscripted shows up at the hand of another…first, God allowed it, and we wrestle not with flesh and blood. (Ephesians 6:12 click)

What do you have going on that’s worth protecting through love?

Until next week...

Blessings and Hugs,

Ponnie