When all I can say is: " I need you now Lord."
I was encouraged by the story of Elijah. How many times in these pass months have I reached the point where I went sobbing to God saying similar words to these: "I have had enough Lord...Take my life..." (2 Kings 19:4)
I have told God, "You said you wouldn't give me more than I can bear and I can't bear any more." I have felt overwhelmed in this at times. I can recount a day I did not see how I would make it through the day. My son was having surgery, I felt completely alone. I began telling God how tired I was, how I felt alone, how I didn't know how I was going to make it through the day.
His word spoke to me that morning:
I made it through the day. It was a better day than I thought it could be. I learned it is okay to tell God, " I need you now...not another sec..." And He is there. All I needed was to cry out, sob, whatever.
"Thank you God for never leaving me alone. I know I can make it through another day. And when I am weary I can rest in you. Thank you Lord for giving me peace in my storm. Joy for mourning. A crown of beauty instead of ashes. Thank you for your faithfulness to me. Thank you for being my Savior. For your mercy. Lord you are great and mighty. I love you Father. ~Angela"
I have told God, "You said you wouldn't give me more than I can bear and I can't bear any more." I have felt overwhelmed in this at times. I can recount a day I did not see how I would make it through the day. My son was having surgery, I felt completely alone. I began telling God how tired I was, how I felt alone, how I didn't know how I was going to make it through the day.
His word spoke to me that morning:
Matthew 11:28-30 (New International Version)
28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
I made it through the day. It was a better day than I thought it could be. I learned it is okay to tell God, " I need you now...not another sec..." And He is there. All I needed was to cry out, sob, whatever.
"Thank you God for never leaving me alone. I know I can make it through another day. And when I am weary I can rest in you. Thank you Lord for giving me peace in my storm. Joy for mourning. A crown of beauty instead of ashes. Thank you for your faithfulness to me. Thank you for being my Savior. For your mercy. Lord you are great and mighty. I love you Father. ~Angela"
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