Inspiration post for WRD
I’m sure most of you know what happened when the wildcats played South Carolina. But in case you don’t, let me inform you. The Men’s basketball team not only beat South Carolina but they made history. Anthony Davis passed future NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’ Neal in the 115 blocked shots he had at LSU. That’s right Davis beat Shaq! To be honest I was filled with so many emotions when I heard this. Stoked because we won, excited for our team and thrilled that one of our UK players passed an NBA player in the records. However, that not only came to my mind.
I tend to think beyond the literal meaning of things and put things in my own perspective. Even though Davis blocked shots over that weekend, I blocked my struggle. I went to Gatlinburg for the winter retreat with CSF. Over the weekend I made a lot of friends and grew close to God. I can’t put into words what that weekend meant for me. For a while I have struggled with worrying a lot. I would worry so much, that sometimes I couldn’t get any sleep at night. I would not only worry about schoolwork, but mostly about other people and what they’re going through. When I heard the pastor talk about leaving your struggles out on the altar so God can alter our lives, I knew it was time to confess. I didn’t want the devil to control me any more; I didn’t want him to have that hold on me. So, I prayed, let go and I let God.
Now, I’m not saying he fully healed me and I stopped worrying. I’m just saying that I laid my struggles in His hands, so he can help me. I was vulnerable. I know that healing takes time and I know that it needs to happen by His care. Ever since the weekend, I’ve changed. When I worry now, I notice when I do it and I pray to God. I’m so thankful for a loving, forgiving God that wants to help us in our time of need. I hate the devil and I hate what he does to us. So, next time you feel like the devil is all up in your grill, just pray and say, “ You just got owned!”
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