Bless you Stephen as you travel through these difficult times.
There is a prompting to share with you, my pain.
Last year was the beginning of several devastating blows, which continues today.
While on a long drive, I hit the end of my ability to cling desperately to Christ. Driving down the road, tears filled my eyes and gushed silently down my cheeks.
Taking a deep breath, I spoke out loud.....
"Jesus, I'm exhausted!!! "No longer do I have the strength or ability to cling to you. You have to hold onto me now!!!!"
Sixty miles later, on the interstate, at 77mpr going through the Smokey Mountains......
BOOM!! An explosion!!
A glance in my rearview mirror revealed the explosion source.
The tractor-trailer I just passed seconds before... blew his driver-side, tractor tire!!!! Had I been next to him, there would have been a serious Semi vs Car crash.
With a somber voice I replied, "Thank you, Jesus" "Thank you for not letting go of me." Still, faith was decreasing. But, something inside trusted Him, His word. I had become like a limp doll without the stuffing...if picked up from the center...I looked like a dish towel.
Last years circumstances, heartache & turmoil have continued to worsen. I've yet to regain the strength to cling tightly to Him. In spite of it all....I love Jesus. I love Him for loving me and not forsaking me.
As a small solution....I purchased a book of God's Promises because the hurt inside hinders my thoughts, my prayers, my comprehension of His word. He hears my heart. No matter what; I give thanks, praise and worship.
Jesus has blessed me with His great Peace. The very Peace that surpasses ALL understanding. This blessing is for you also!!
Stephen, God Promises are for you!!!!
Picture/visualize Jesus holding you tight!! He will not leave nor forsake you...He Promised!!! His love, His Peace, His mercy, His compassion, His grace....it's ALL yours!!!
Trust Him, Love Him!! He will hold you tight!!!!.
I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you.
Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7