Tired

You know, I've discovered that when things are hard, I really don't want to write. It's completely a pride thing. I don't want you to see that I'm struggling. Good Christians are not supposed to struggle, right? We're supposed to cling to God's word and it will carry us through. I guess what I'm learning is that, in this process, there are up times and down times. Yes, God's word will carry me through, but right now I feel afraid. "When I am afraid, I will trust in You." What else can I do right now? "Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

You know, there's a verse in Isaiah that says, "It will come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear." (65:24) God has certainly proved Himself true to His word in this way. I can barely get a thought out without His word coming to mind to remind me of His truths. Even as I was sitting in the dentist chair yesterday, His word came rolling through my mind--"The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." (Deut. 31:8) He is so very kind to feed us with exactly what we need.

Okay, I'm feeling much better now. Thank you so much to all who are praying. May the Lord God bless the socks off of you!

Jenifer