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one thing you may not know about me

by Karmen |

I don’t moderate.  Tis true.

Different seasons. Different strongholds.

Too much talk.

Too much shopping.

Too much going.

Too much drink.

Seriously.  I lean towards excess.  Like-way-excessive.

TooMuch

Which is why this morning I am eternally thankful for a Savior who forgives and for my husband.

I can say without so much as an ounce of doubt-God sent my husband to me.

He sees after me.  He helps me.  He holds me accountable.

My God appointed helpmate.

Case & point: Most recently my stronghold has been Netflix.  We don’t have regular TV so we have chosen different TV series from Netflix started with episode one-season one watching straight through.  Sounds innocent enough. Right?  Sure, except that we go from watching one a night-to two and then three..finishing another season.. at midnight last night (YAWN) and then over coffee (YAWN MORE) I insist, “season three MUST be available somewhere” when he said

“That sounds like a drunk saying..just one more..”

“Are you calling me a TV drunk?” says me.

No words were spoken. None necessary.  His raised brow over his coffee mug said it all.

And he was right. Again.

I don’t moderate.

He left for work and I read this in my devotion..

“Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage on which My (Jesus) power & Glory perform brilliantly.”

which brought to mind-

I am weak. and how every single day I should pray

“Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak…”Ps 6:2

and that I need to be ever on

“Watch and pray lest I enter into temptation.  The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Matt 26:41

but thankfully, oH so thankful that my Savior, …”He is strong.”  1 Cor 4:10b

Have a blessed day,

:O K

 

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Comments

  1. Barefoot hippie girl says

    December 21, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    When I am weak, then I am strong. We so need to rely-for everything.

  2. Lauren crabtree says

    December 24, 2013 at 3:58 am

    Girl, I hear ya! I watched Friday night lights in an ungodly amount of time! Love your honesty and heart towards your need for Jesus in ALL things!

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