“Be the kind of woman who knows that no matter how much THIS journey feels like an uphill battle, NOW is not the time to give up, because her GOD is with her and HE is equipping her to be strong in this very moment”.
Not sure who else needed to hear that tonight, but I certainly did. For years….years I’ve thought about writing a book about the cross I carry. I’ve been told by close family and friends that if I ever did, that it would be a bestseller. Sometimes, my thoughts escape me and the tears begin to flow. There is so much to share about pain and hurts. Heartache and suffering. Loss and recovery. But through it all, there has been an endless about of HOPE. A hope that is relentless, even now in this moment. So in this moment of personal issues, I see the quote above and it reminds me where my strength comes from. Where my HOPE comes from. There is HOPE in the name of Jesus.
For anyone going through anything, no matter the hurt, no matter the scar….no matter how long it has been that you have been carrying “this’, your cross…..give it to God. HE is capable of giving you in return his GRACE. HIS mercy. HIS strength. We were never meant to carry these burdens in life alone. I do know, when the season seems to never end, when you are at the moment of feeling extremely weary and about to collapse, HE is there. You don’t need to wait that long. You can surrender it all to HIM, now. HE is aware of every tear, every worry, every hurt. HE knows the prayers in your heart. The ones you can’t even put into words……HE knows.
This is just a reminder that I am here 24/7 for anyone who needs someone to talk to. I may not relate to whatever it is you’re going through, but I sure as heck can relate to an exhausting season in life. Loss, hurts, pain and suffering. Through the smile, there is hurt. There is still ongoing hurt. Someone in my life has caused a tremendous amount of pain. He’s inflicted wounds that he will never give a thought about. But, I am able to smile knowing my God is bigger than what is hurting my heart. What is hurting my children’s hearts. I see HIM moving mountains, I know there is more healing to come. I know there are better days ahead.
” A Ruth is a woman who has experienced great loss and pain. Yet, has remained loyal and faithful NO MATTER WHAT. She has found her strength in GOD”.
Goodnight friends. I’m saying a prayer to all who need one tonight.
