I want you to know that there will be promises Father gives you, and these promises you may have to war for, in prayer. I have a simple faith. The Lord said it, therefore I believe it. I want this for you. In the face of the giants that rise up to mock us, to tear us down, God has not forgotten you sister! God is closer than your very breath, He will see you through!
“Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.”
In our suffering. Our mourning. We will be met with His comfort and compassion.
Strength to face the very real and painful challenges we walk through in our lives.
We will reap a harvest if we do not give up! Do not give up! The enemy will whisper lies.
“He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:32
Have you ever wondered why we’re able to remember something more easily through song? Would you believe it is by design?
Like the depths of the ocean, washing over me, cleansing me from years of pain, and depths of sorrow no person should ever have to walk through. Even in this place hope is here. No matter what we go through in life we will not be forsaken. Lift up your voice to The Holy One who loves you most. He who is enthroned upon the praises of His people.
The most beautiful picture I hold closely in my mind especially in seasons of hardship, is this tangible reminder, “even when I don’t have the capacity, strength to hold on, HE ALWAYS DOES!” It is His grip that matters most. Just as it is my grip that matters most when my little darlings are walking across the busy parking lot with me, even when they let go, my grip is firm, I will not let go. Father’s grip is all the greater, and He will not let go
When life feels uncertain, and the fear is whispering “He has forsaken you”, sister, I want you to speak out these words, whisper them if you must, but let your ears hear, let your heart receive, let your brain process these words, “Behold I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…” You are ever before Him. He is not calloused to your needs. He is not hardened to your cries. The psalmist below declared, “Because He bends down to listen I will pray as long as I have breath” Yes, there is hope today.
Many of us truly struggle with asking for help, but there is nothing like seeing God meet our very real needs. It is in our weakness that Gods power is made manifest in us! Not in our strength, not in our ability to grab life by the boot straps. It is in our weakness. In our inability to hold ourselves together.
When life is hard, we have to uncomplicate everything, easy, practical. Bare bones. It’s almost like we have to relearn the basics.
In many ways we do. The rhythms we once held seem distant. Simple is what we need.
What was once a normal rhythm has been disrupted and uprooted by grief. Pain has a way of doing this, and next thing we know we feel lost at sea. How did I get here? God, where did you go? Practical guide to return to the heart of God.
Looking for practical ways to help a friend grieving? Here you will find tangible ways to love your people. Tell your people you love them and if you are given the opportunity to love a friend going through a difficult seasons, please do it, your reward will be eternal. So many are hurting silently, reach out, check on your friends. Show up on door steps. Your life will be more rich because you took the time to love on the ones God loves. Promise, you will never regret taking the time to nourish a weary soul.
Maybe you’ve been wondering, how do I grow in community? I want to make true friends that are “closer than a brother” (sister). But how? Whether you have fine China to set out or paper plates, it doesn’t matter, what matters is that you are obedient, open your doors!!!
