God, I Have Had Enough! Can You Hear Me?
Posted: Saturday, February 07, 2009
by Laura Trahan
I was going insane sitting in a car with a very whiny, hyper four year old as my husband ran inside to replace my son's glasses.
It had been one of those weeks. My daughter and I caught a stomach bug. My husband had thrown his back out. My son was sick with strep throat. Then to top it all off, we broke my son's glasses right before school.
Her daughter had an ice pack held tightly up against her face. I didn't think much of it as they ran towards the doctor offices. It wasn't long until they ran right back. As the woman went to unlock the car she dropped her keys.
She began screaming in the parking lot.
"I have had enough God! I can't take anymore! Can you hear me? This is enough, God!"
I was shocked out of my pity party for myself as I listened and watch her break down.
I wanted to scream right along with her.
"Yea God! We have had enough!"
I wanted to scream the amount of layoffs we had this January. I wanted to scream about this flu epidemic that is taking the Houston area schools by storm. I wanted to remind Him about friends who are battling breast cancer. I wanted him to realize we too are looking for a job.
"Enough is Enough!"
I didn't know the woman and I still don't. She quickly got in her car after her emotional outburst and drove off. But I see that same fear and hopelessness everywhere I go. I see it on mom's faces as they shop in the store. I saw it on parent's faces as I sat over an hour in the waiting room of the doctor's office.
Our society has lost hope. Talented people are being laid off every minute and we lose hope. Our favorite businesses are being forced to shut down. Friends are struggling for good healthcare. Parents are struggling to give their kids a good life.
None of these events make these individuals any less then what they were. Talented employees are still talented despite not having a job. It doesn't make them less talented. They are still capable of great things. It is just a matter of finding what God is doing in their life and what those great things are.
I think we have become misguided. I have been told a million times over the past few months that "God, doesn't give you more then you can handle."
Unfortunately. That just is not true. It isn't scriptural. God does give you things you can't handle because that is how he gets your attention.
What if all of this is God sifting us? What if He is making us who He wants us to be? What if he has this amazing blessing planned?
All throughout the Bible, when individuals faced crisis, it was in preparation for God's plan or purpose. God has never failed. Why should this be any different?
Why, then, are we without hope at this time? We are still talented, smart, etc. We just have placed our hope in our jobs, money and futures. Maybe God is screaming at us.
"Hello! I am still here! Of course, I know what is going on! I knew before it even happened! Where is your faith? Where is your hope? Don't scream at me! I have been here all along and I have your best interest in mind!"
It is time to shift our focus. It is time to regain our hope! God has plans to prosper us and cause no harm! Is that not a reason to celebrate?
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Howdy Laura, Wow....this was quite an article, it was right on. I am amazed that folks can still maintain a relm of hope, and faith in God. And I agree with you, he does give up more, but we manage to bare it...somehow, someway...I think it is a test also. Only the strong will survive....as in nature...that is the cardinal rule, and perhaps, and I am not a "Religious Scholar", but I do now that there is a God out there that loves us so much he gave his only son. Now that is love. I will pray that things go better for you and your wonderful family....and that God will tap you on the shoulder and say...."Laura, everythings going to be alright....you'll see....just have faith in me". As usual, I do love to read your articles, and times are tough for all of us, but "it will get better"....Your friend in Pen......Gary....Oh, and chin up young lady...its better when you smile....we can feel it.
Fantastic article, Laura. It comes on the heels of an outburst by yours truly, of a slightly different nature, though. I did not unload on God, but on a mere mortal. Thank you for bringing things into perspective.
hi laura,i was just thinking along these same lines today, and asked God how much He thought i could handle. i know there is a reason, but alright already! :)the meek shall inherit the earth. i hope meek means tired, depressed, over worked, under paid, struggling, and yet never losing sight that this is God's playground, not ours, and we have to follow His rules. it's hard and aggravating at times and tiresome, but it is life, even though i am on my last nerve, and my dog just stepped on it!,my best to you,sue
I recall once sitting on my carpet at home and thinking if one more thing goes wrong I will break. I will snap completely and shut down, I can't take anymore. I felt very weak and weary physically and emotionally and had a basin full. I can't remember exactly what I did to recover from that feeling but it did involve pro-active steps on my part.Changing habits, rectifying faulty thinking, changing direction, resolving problems and resolving to feed my nerves and protect my physical and emotional health became a priority. I took charge as I always do after a brief pity period and came out the other side.I recently experienced some frustrations and quickly realized I was the one at the route of my own dilemmas. I was frustrated with other peoples actions yet I was tolerating them and accommodating them. As soon as I stopped accommodating them and resolved to be a tad more selfish things improved.It is actually ok NOT to keep giving to others ALL of the time.Give a little to yourself now and again and you'll survive!Take care of your health and your heart and they will take care of you.
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