Wish I could tell you I have it all together. I don't. Never have. Never will. But, I know Who does!
Wish I could say that life gets easier. It doesn't. It's not going to. But, I know Who I can grow closer to in the midst of the chaos.
Wish I could say the hurting will stop soon. I can't, because it won't. But, I do know Whose presence I can find peace and rest in in the midst of hurting.
Wish I could say the tears have stopped, they haven't. But the promise was they will be dried when I get to Heaven.
Wish I could say my joy hasn't been taken from me. It has. But the joy I have in Christ...hasn't been touched! It stands because although I'm shaking, He stands!
This, my life, right now... is what it means to be held. This is what it means to fall into the embrace of Jesus as my legs give way to the overwhelming weight of this world. He will hold me up when I'm tired and worn. I'm tired. I'm worn. He will give me new strength, and He will make my path straight when He is ready for me to run again. THIS is what it means to be held, carried, strengthened, encouraged, equipped, and blessed because of obedience and Grace. Seek Him in all that you do. Lord, my prayer is that I seek You in all that I do! This (and only this) is how I get through each day.
John 16:33
New International Version (NIV)
