February is bottomed out and March is hear. Time for that second wind and a strong finish to the year. Right now do to my medical issues I am physically weak. I know that many of my readers share this physical problem. Chronic Fatigue, lupus many chronic illnesses result is a fatigue that is bone deep and unrelenting.
So here is the question where do you get your strength? Do you have a special scripture that speaks to you in low times? Do you get strength from your family? What is it that helps you move through your day when your body is screaming no?
For my I find peace and strength in
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
What a promise. I do not have to be strong. I trust in the Lord who is strong and He will protect me!
I also delight in the laughter and joy my children have everyday. If I am really low I deliberately try to make lots of laughter in the house. It lifts my spirits!
My friends you may have a harsh burden placed upon. Do not curse God and be angry at the Lord for it. Instead seek strength and solace from the Lord. He will lift your burden. He will comfort you when no human can. The Lord is your strength not your weakness. I encourage you to stay in prayer. Keep reading your Bible seeking his knowledge and word!
I love this, Heather! It is one of my favorite scripture passages as well and one I recited over and over during a bout with cancer a few years ago. God is good, all the time. Thanks so much for this uplifting post!
Gratefully His,
Dana
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Great post…I love that scripture as well.
My need isn’t as much physical strength when my body is saying “no” as much as it’s the emotional strength when I just want to toss in the towel and run away. I find my foundation and refuge in Scripture and prayer. I also find a steady dose of strength in the arms of my hubby, the listening ear of a couple of special friends, the laughter of my children and most of all in focusing on truth and reality. Truth says, I can do this and that God will help me. Reality says my children are only mine for a time and I need to embrace that fully, even the difficult parts.