Yes ... I have been under a lot of strain and stress. But who hasn't! Life isn't always fair, but at least I know that God is there. God is lifting me up and carrying me through all this stress and heartache. I also have a strong, Christian family praying for me and lifting me up every day. My heart still hurts, but I know that all will work out. God has blessed me in so many other ways ... I just need to sit back and count those blessings everyday!
I have been reading a Bible study about finding rest in God. I have also been reading about encouragement for the hurt soul (I guess that would be me, but it may be you as well). I just wanted to share some of what I read. Maybe it will uplift you if you are going through a painful time.
We have a God that is with us in ALL things; during ALL times. In happiness and sadness. He will lift you up when you are hurting and carry you through the pain. Here is something I read recently ...
"The fog of the broken heart. It’s a dark fog that slyly imprisons the soul and refuses easy escape. It’s a silent mist that eclipses the sun and beckons the darkness. It’s a heavy cloud that honors no hour and respects no person. Depression, discouragement, disappointment, doubt.. . all are companions of this dreaded presence. The fog of the broken heart disorients our life. It makes it hard to see the road. Dim your lights. Wipe off the windshield. Slow down. Do what you wish, nothing helps. When this fog encircles us, our vision is blocked and tomorrow is a forever away. When this billowy blackness envelops us, the most earnest words of help and hope are
but vacant phrases."
Whew ... I just realized that that passage is really sad. However it is exactly how I felt a couple of weeks ago. I was down, depressed, and feeling pretty helpless. Like a dark fog was surrounding my very soul. However, if you read on ...
"Come meet the God of encouragement. He loves you. He never gives up on you, especially when life is hard,because he has been there. The hand that reaches out to comfort you is a pierced one."
Jesus went through many dark times. When He was troubled, in pain, overwhelmed ... He fell to His face and prayed with every fiber of His very body. God is an encourager. He loves us and He understands exactly what we are going through. He just wants us to turn to Him and let go. Let go of our hurt ... and cry on His shoulders. Know and understand that God will never leave you. That God will help and carry you through everything. He has a plan for you and that plan will come out in the end.
Here are some scriptures that I found encouraging. I hope you like them too!
“Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. If anyone believes in Me, rivers of living water will flow out from that person’s heart, as the Scripture says.’ ” John 7:37
“The Lord is good to those who hope in Him, to those who seek Him.”
LAMENTATIONS 3:25
more to come ...
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