Weary? Drained? Feel Like Quitting?

Weary? Drained? Feel Like Quitting?
I adore how God orchestrates.

This morning I am anointing myself with Valor and Magnify Your Purpose essential oil to strengthen, empower and help me focus in on this weeks events and challenges that I am proclaiming I have Won in advance.

Yesterday I was weary.

Yesterday I was seeing 100% effort -100% positive result.

Yesterday I was a breathe away from being done.

I anointed myself with Frankincense.

My wise son encouraged me to go to the creek, take off my shoes and ground myself physically but most importantly Spiritually. (He knows what he sees works for me.)

And then today I get this post from my friend I met while in Ohio last year:

It was the day I almost quit.

Gave up.
Surrendered.

Because in that season I was carrying around more loneliness than anyone knew.
Because in that season I was experiencing more heartbreak than most realized.

And I had almost forgotten.

The paper nearly popped to the surface among the others on a cold fall morning in late October. The paper that had well documented - the day I almost quit.

The date was November 13, 2013.

And I had found myself frustrated with God.
Questioning His plan.
Contemplating my purpose.
Doubting my effectiveness.
Challenging my call.

I remember the day it happened.
Moreover I remember the night before.
It was a bible study I was leading at the time.
And everything about that night made me feel like a failure.
Low attendance.
Grumbling voices.
Unwilling participants.
Blank faces.
And one heartbreaking personal attack.

And I remember returning home in a tearful demeanor.
Riddled with weariness, sadness, resentment, and discouragement I was throwing in the towel.

I’d say it when my head hit the pillow, “Tomorrow… I quit.”

Because sometimes the assignment is too difficult. And the burden seems unworthy of effort.

And then the morning came.
Ahh, yes, always the morning.

I’d find myself making bread for my family.
And in an attempt to remedy by soul fatigue, I’d listen to a podcast while working.

It seemed random at first.
But now I see that nothing is random in the Kingdom of God.
The message was being given by a young pastor. Younger than me. And much wiser.
The story was Joshua. The warrior leader who was given charge over Israelite management, and would see to it that victory was achieved.

The story was familiar.
The walls of Jericho and the takeover of an entire city.

But the commission was odd.
Joshua was to lead his men around the walls once a day for 6 days.
Walking around the wall. Just… walking.
No swords. No shields. No fighting. Just… walking.
Then on the 7th day, seven times.
And victory of takeover was promised.

It was strange request for militant men.
But Joshua obeyed.

And you could imagine these men and their doubt.
“Are you SURE you heard the Lord correctly Joshua?”
“This doesn’t seem legit!”
“We’re soldiers, you know that, right?”

And when day 6 was closing up you can assume their frustration set in.
“I can’t do this anymore.”
“This is crazy!”
“Tomorrow… I quit!”

But it wasn’t to be.
Because God - had a better plan.
He always does.
And that plan requires our obedience to be fulfilled.

And we know what happens.
Day 7 comes. And victory is the outcome.

But it might not have happened if they had stopped on 6.
The promise missed if they hadn’t obeyed, “Don’t stop on 6.”

But wait…

I would hear the words on the November day 7 years ago and run immediately to the workbook I had been working through with my bible study class. In almost a franticness I would look to recall the chapter of that study we were in. YEP! Just as I thought. Week 6!

And it would have been week 7 that I would announced my retirement.
I might have stopped on 6.
But God - had a better plan.
He always does.
But that plan required my obedience to be fulfilled.

I can’t stop now!!!

I’d almost scream it with excitement in an empty house on a Friday morning.
“I can’t stop now!”

So I ask you the same questions I wrestled with God to the ground about then,
“Will you do God’s will even when it’s not working? Even when it’s hard?”

Because the truth is that we’ve gotta take the lap… make the turn… even when nothing moves. Even when the promise looks unfulfilled… even if. Even IF. EVEN if. Because He IS good and His plan IS better than anything I could imagine for myself.

God is telling you the same thing.
Before you quit!
Remember… Recall… Repeat.
Keep walking.
Even when it’s hard.
Even when it’s lonely.
Even when it doesn’t make sense.
Even when it doesn’t feel good.
Even when it’s not popular.
Even when it’s all uphill.
Even when other’s don’t go with you.

Don’t stop short of the promise of God in YOUR life.
Don’t quit now!
There’s so much better ahead for obedient, faithful, God-fearing people.

The best… is yet to come!!!

- Wendy Bender, 2020

PONDER POINT:
What have you quit or almost quit in journey?


Trivia Education!

Today’s Trivia Education:  

What’s one of the things the following items have in common?


Helichrysum, Peppermint, Sacred Frankincense, Frankincense, Eucalyptus Blue, Vetiver, Idaho Balsam Fir, Copaiba,Dorado Azul, Palo Santo, Idaho Blue Spruce, Pine, Cypress, PanAway, Relieve It, Deep Relief, Cool Azul essential oils and Sulfurzyme, MegaCal, BLM, Agilease, Ortho Ease and Ortho Sport massage oils

(Hum or Sing “The Jeopardy” theme  song here for me please  ... I know, your welcome, ... now the song is in your head!  😁)

Ready for Today’s Trivia Education answer?

As we  know, with essential oils and oil infused products, they aren’t just for one specific thing.  This makes them a must to have in your Natural First Response Healthy Toolbox!  Their multi use makes them even more cost effective.  

However for today, we are looking for the answer ... 

Bone support!  

Did you know?  ...

(If you read your Desk Reference then I know I’ll here a yes here ... but can you tell me what Edition and Page(s) you find it on?)

... one of the most effective essential oils for blocking discomfort is Helichrysum.

... a 1994 study shows Peppermint is extremely effective in blocking calcium channels and substance P, important factors in transmission of pain signals.

... these essential oils each have unique discomfort relieving prosperities.  (Hint: look at the emotional side of the oil and see which works best for you where you are at the specific moment.)

...Sulfurzyme, and excellent source of  MSM which is a source of organic sulfur, is extremely effective for alleviating discomfort, especially in the tissue and joints.  

... Regenolone moisturizing cream was designed for people who have severe challenges with inflammation and stiffness from various muscle and joint support needs.  The pregnenolone synergy effect combined with other natural and essential oil components provides unmatched blunt support with all types of muscle and skeletal discomforts.  

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O ChristmasTree O Christmas Tree It’s not just a song it’s Emotional Support!

O ChristmasTree O Christmas Tree It’s not just a song it’s  Emotional Support!

O Christmas tree blend, o Christmas tree blend
How lovely is thy essence
O Christmas tree blend, o Christmas tree blend
How lovely is thy essence ..

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🌲Ridiculed into HONORED
🌲Irritation into BLISS
🌲Phony into from the heart REAL
🌲Dizzy into DIRECTED
🌲Worthless into APPROVAL
🌲F-orget You into EMPOWERED DETACHMENT

Let us all remember
In our gift giving and our merriment
With our family and friends and loved ones
The real and true meaning of Christmas
The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Our trust in God unchangedly.

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Reflections!

Reflections!
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Welcome to my Day!  
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Today is all about Reflections as we prepare to go with our Christian Motorcycle Association group to Christmas Carol at a nursing home.  
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My thoughts have been all over today as memories of past caroling events and Christmas celebrations with loved ones (and those when all alone) and present and the future celebrations to come ... thus, my emotions have been stretched.  
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My heart, as I pray for the Nursing home residents, is heavy with love for those I have not met yet.  
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I ponder:  
❤️Do they have friends and family near? 
💚Have they outlived all their family and friends? 
❤️Are they filled with happy memories?
💚Are they burdened with regrets? 
❤️Will they get a Christmas blessing in form of a gift or card? 
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So I’m choosing to set aside my business and personal plans for today and make Christmas cards filled with love to pass out this evening as we carol so I know they have a reminder that they are LOVED during this Season.  
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Diffusing the Reflections blend to physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually transform the...
🥊Adrenal Exhaustion into STRENGTH
🥊Dizzy Busy into DIRECTION
🥊Worthlessness into APPROVAL
🥊Forget You attitude into DETACHED EMPOWERMENT
🥊Not wanting to be here into GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE
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I am forever grateful and blessed to have a Life Giving Toolbox that always has the perfect support for where I am being stretched and grown each day.  
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What are you purposefully doing today to support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health so that you can Live your Life Purpose Fully, Blessings others and Being Blessed? 
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