God is With You

Summer is nearing the end. It seems to have flown by so fast, yet in other ways it feels like it has been a long season. Being at home almost 24-7 has been a trial for us and with that I've gone through a great deal of discouragement. It's been a season that I won't forget - a season where I have come to know the Father like I've never known before. It seemed like all my close friends left me. But of course, that wasn't true.

I've learned that Jesus never leaves us, nor forsakes us. And through this season of loneliness which I am thankful that I went through, God has begun a work in me. I had never really had a schedule where I took time with my Saviour. Oh sure, I prayed throughout the day. But this utter forsaken feeling of having no one but Christ has drawn me closer to Him and to my husband and for this very reason, I am thankful for this experience.

Jesus will NEVER forsake you. I had been relying on my friends too much rather than going to Jesus and giving Him all my burdens.

It was indeed painful to go through, yet I can say 'Thank you Lord'. Reading a friend's blog has given me courage to speak. I knew I would someday, but this gave me a push. Thank you C. It was the realization that I am not alone in discouragement and feelings of worthlessness.

Aren't they all lies from the devil, anyway?

But when I'm going through discouragement, I imagine all kinds of things that aren't true. And I tend to jump to conclusions with bitter envyings and what not. It got me in a heap of trouble.

I am thankful for the telephone and a friend who has lifted me out of the dumps. She kept saying, "You can't go there."

She gave me this card:

That's what each one of us needs. Someone to encourage us while we are going through trials. It was during this time that I began a journal and prayer book and that is one reason I have not written in so long.

My pain was too deep to share and yet, it was relief to write things down. It certainly helped put things in perspective. Sometimes when I saw the whole picture on paper, it didn't seem as bad as I had made it.

Hopefully, I have learned the lesson not to put too much stock in friendships. I need to rely on God way more than I did. It is much better to trust in the Lord, than in men.

It feels so wonderful to be on the mountaintop again. I need to keep preparing myself for the next battle that the enemy brings. The best way to stay in shape is to be in the Word so we can recite Scripture when the temper comes trying to get us off guard. He don't stand a chance when we ask our Commander in Chief to protect us. Satan hates the name of Jesus and he despises the cross of Christ and the saving and cleansing blood of the Lamb.

Praise to the Lord for His mercy endureth forever.