My friend says that I am part of the sandwich generation. I have elderly parents that need help from time to time, and my children are young adults that still need a bit of guidance. I get “squeezed” from both sides of the bread. Add into my sandwich–keeping my faith nourished, a busy work schedule, family, bills, house cleaning, yard duties, and other assorted responsibilities–and the filling in my sandwich begins to get messy.
I was in the middle of a sandwich ooze when I went to a Lenten Coffee at church. Our speaker was a busy lady who hit the wall of busy-ness hard. She realized God didn’t make us to be superhuman. He made us to worship Him and go out into the world in His strength…not ours.
When our speaker read Psalm 103:13-14, I had an “Ah-Ha” moment.
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. “(NIV)
I had been trying to live life in my own strength, and when I was weary and life didn’t go as planned, I felt like a failure. What did I need to do when life went sideways, or sandwich toppings were laid on thick? I needed to seek God straightaway in prayer. Ask for God’s strength to get me through a busy schedule. Ask for His wisdom to know what took priority in my life. Ask for calmness of heart, so I wouldn’t sweat the small stuff that was beyond my control. I needed to “meet” God and put life into perspective.
I needed a reminder that I came from dust. I’m not Superwoman or Wonder Girl—except in the eyes of God who gave me life.
During this busy Lenten season, may we focus on Jesus and all that God has done for us. Jesus conquered death and gives us eternal life through His shed blood on the cross. We may have come from dust, but in Christ we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139: 14).
Guest blog by Barbara Britton
https://www.barbarambritton.com
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Great information. Lucky me I came across your blog by chance (stumbled upon). I have bookmarked it for later!
You can do this. 🙂
Hello ..I really liked your post
Well, I guess my sandwich is really a mess since I’m two weeks late in reading this! Good heavens! I thought this would be a time of catching up and I feel farther behind than ever.
Barbara, thank you for these words of encouragement. As we are even deeper into this COVID-19 pandemic situation than we were when you wrote this, I am relying on God’s strength more and more each day.
Stay safe! Stay healthy!
Hi Mary Pat. Life can seem overwhelming at times. I’m so glad I was reminded that God will give me the strength to get through. Sometimes the sandwich feels like a foot long. Thanks for joining us.
Boy, did I need to hear that today! Thank you. Dealing with one side of the sandwich pretty well, but the other–definitely dropped the ball. Your timely word is a big help.
Hi Dave. I should have included Superman! I’m glad you stopped by.
Hi Kathy! During this virus outbreak, we all have larger sandwiches. Thanks for joining us.
Very nice. We’re a messy sandwich getting squeezed. I love it.:)
Got me up and looking in the fridge for a layer of lettuce even tho I’m not Wonder Woman either.