From the Sidelines

Yesterday, I was struggling a bit with facing the long journey ahead...on one leg.  I felt like, for the second time, I've been taken out of the game, and put on the sidelines, and it doesn't seem like there's much I can do out here except pray and encourage.  Granted, I like doing these things, but it's not as exciting as being in the middle of everything. And then I read this from "Jesus Calling" from Feb. 16:

"Thank Me for the conditions requiring you to be still.  Do not spoil these quiet hours by wishing them away, waiting impatiently to be active again.  Some of the greatest works in My kingdom have been done from sick beds and prison cells. Instead of resenting the limitations of a weakened body, search for My way in the midst of these very circumstances.  Limitations can be liberating when your strongest desire is living close to Me.

"Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My Presence with you.  Do not despise these simple ways of serving Me. Although you feel cut off from the activity of the world, your quiet trust makes a powerful statement in spiritual realms.  My Strength and Power show themselves most effective in weakness."