Did you ever wake up one morning and just know that the day would bring something for which you would need great strength?
Last Wednesday was that moment for me. I awoke that morning just knowing that I would need all the strength I had to get thru the day. But I also knew that I would probably need more. I remember the first thought I had was, "please, Lord, I am not strong enough for this. Please help me." As hard as I could to have faith that He would answer my plea, I was not sure. Did He believe that I was much stronger than I thought I was and did not need His help? I did not believe that. So I continued to call upon Him with the same urgent request. Later in the day, the news was given to me that I didn't want to hear but I knew in my heart that it was so. I listened to the words trying to take it all in and yet, I still sent out my urgent plea thru my heart. Afterwards it was a matter of how to tell others the news. I sat in the car next to the one I had walked thru 45 years of life with and tried to explain. My voice cracked, my eyes watered up and my words faltered but in that moment I felt a hand on my shoulder and a gentle voice saying, "you can do this...I am here."
"Even before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you know it all. Behind and before you encircle me and rest your hand upon me." (Psalm 139:4-5)
Ellen, I just saw this. I was bring you some 'flowers' and then I read this. We have three days left till this month leaves us and I have great faith in 3 day novenas. July is the month of the Precious Blood of Christ and so, I will stay by God's Heart and plead the Blood of His Son for you.
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone, Ellen. I too am here for you.
Thank you so much. I am of the belief that God brings us what we need in the people He puts in our path. I know that God has brought you and your prayers into my life and I feel blessed.
DeleteBlessings on you and yours.