Women Today
Courage In the Middle of Lentils
You never know what might inspire you while eating a bowl of lentils. Today my bowl of soup seemingly called out to me, "Where is your courage, Jeanie?
"Stay with me here. The lentils may speak to you as well.
David (as in the young boy who slew the giant and became King of Israel and...even in his sin and repentance...was described as a man after God's own heart) teaches me about courage "in the middle of lentils".
2 Samuel 23 recounts some of the courageous acts of David's "mighty men". One of these men (named Shammah) showed great courage in the midst of lentils.
What Should Be vs What Is
Accepting what is vs what should be is a key to unlocking joy and embracing the present with gratitude. It can also be incredibly hard. I battle exchanging my shoulds for my what-is on a daily basis.
“When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.' And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.” -- Psalm 32:3-5 (NIV)
