Blessings

"What if our troubles are directly from God's hand to help rid us of the idolatry of self-reliance?"

This morning I heard this quote on the radio. It spoke straight to my heart. Last night was a pretty much sleepless night. My husband is out of town and I never sleep well without him here. I woke up this morning exhausted and with a pounding headache...and three little ones to care for. And it's days like this where all I can do is pray to God to just get us through the day. I know I can't do it on my own. I know no matter how bad I want to, I can't go just go back to bed. I have to be here. I have a job to do that doesn't allow sick days. So I fall on my knees and pray to my Savior to give me strength. That is why this quote has really stuck with me today. Knowing that God is working on me, through the joys and the trials, let's me sigh relief. I want more than anything to be closer to Jesus, and if this is a way that He is drawing me in, I am joyful. It's all about the lens by which my circumstances are viewed. I'm beginning to have greater understanding of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

God has our ultimate good in His hands. And being able to realize that, helps me be joyful and thankful, at all times, in all circumstances.

This song has really impacted me lately. I just love the lyrics.

Psalm 105:1-5

"Oh, give thanks to the LORD!

Call upon His name;

Make known His deeds among the peoples!

Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him;

Talk of all His wondrous works!

Glory in His holy name'

Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!

Seek the LORD and His strength;

Seek His face evermore!

Remember His marvelous works which He has done."