Lamentations 3:20-26 says "I well remember them and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
I come to this new day with great hope knowing that my LORD and Savior's mercy for me is great and this His love for me is complete. He loves and accepts me for just who I am. As the ladies retreat this past weekend challenged me again in so many area's of weakness in my life, I have to acknowledge that God is not through with me and that He is still at work in my life. A verse that encourages me in this is Ps. 37:23-24 which says, "The steps of "Darla" are established by the LORD, and He delights in "her" way. When "Darla" falls, she will not be hurled headlong, because the LORD is the one who holds "her" hand."
Scripture brings me great comfort as I also read Psalm 121 I am encouraged to know that my help truly comes from the LORD. It does not come through my husband, children, friends or things. They may be instruments of His peace, as I pray that I am an instrument of His hands and feet to help bring His comfort to others, but ultimately, it is Christ and Christ alone that satisfies and brings me peace. Ps. 121:1-3 says, "I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber." Now that encourages me as I set out today to accomplish the things that God has set before me. Lord I pray that I will be faithful to be obedient to trust in you with all my heart and not lean to my own understanding today (Prov. 3:5-6) I also pray that I would be completely humble and gentle. May I be patient today and bear with others and do everything I can to keep the unity of your Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:2-3) In Christ's precious name I ask,
Your daughter,
Darla
I come to this new day with great hope knowing that my LORD and Savior's mercy for me is great and this His love for me is complete. He loves and accepts me for just who I am. As the ladies retreat this past weekend challenged me again in so many area's of weakness in my life, I have to acknowledge that God is not through with me and that He is still at work in my life. A verse that encourages me in this is Ps. 37:23-24 which says, "The steps of "Darla" are established by the LORD, and He delights in "her" way. When "Darla" falls, she will not be hurled headlong, because the LORD is the one who holds "her" hand."
Scripture brings me great comfort as I also read Psalm 121 I am encouraged to know that my help truly comes from the LORD. It does not come through my husband, children, friends or things. They may be instruments of His peace, as I pray that I am an instrument of His hands and feet to help bring His comfort to others, but ultimately, it is Christ and Christ alone that satisfies and brings me peace. Ps. 121:1-3 says, "I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From whence shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber." Now that encourages me as I set out today to accomplish the things that God has set before me. Lord I pray that I will be faithful to be obedient to trust in you with all my heart and not lean to my own understanding today (Prov. 3:5-6) I also pray that I would be completely humble and gentle. May I be patient today and bear with others and do everything I can to keep the unity of your Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:2-3) In Christ's precious name I ask,
Your daughter,
Darla
