Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
On January 9th I posted a message about my husband’s sudden and unexpected declining health. I shared quite a few verses of Scripture that God had used to remind me of His knowledge of the situation, His constant presence, and His promise to walk daily through this journey with us.
As I write this now in February, we are still going through the process of various doctor visits, medical testing, and physical therapy. But still, we have no diagnosis or treatment plan. In the midst of this “storm,” I’m so thankful to know God and the truth of His Word. He daily reminds me of His presence through His Word, through the prayers of encouragement from dear family and friends, and through the words of songs. He reminds me, “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God” (Isaiah 41:10). “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Here are just three of the messages God spoke to my heart to encourage me this week:
Quote from the devotional book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young on February 1
Follow Me one step at a time. That is all I require of you…You see huge mountains looming, and you start wondering how you’re going to scale those heights. … You tell Me how worried you are about the cliffs up ahead. But you don’t know what will happen today, much less tomorrow. Our path may take an abrupt turn, leading you away from those mountains. There may be an easier way up the mountains than is visible from this distance. If I do lead you up the cliffs, I will equip you thoroughly for that strenuous climb. Keep your mind on the present journey, enjoying My presence. Walk by faith, not by sight, trusting Me to open up the way before you.
Words from the hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.
Song by Lauren Daigle (You can listen to this beautiful song on YouTube. I’m just printing the repeated refrain that I needed to hear when I woke up this morning.)
I Will Trust You
Lauren Daigle
When You don’t move the mountains
I’m needing You to move
When You don’t part the waters
I wish I could walk through
When You don’t give the answers
As I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust
I will trust in You
PERSONAL REFLECTION
What “storm” are you experiencing in your life?
Or maybe you have family members that you could encourage with these words.
Ask God to speak to your heart personally the message that will help you trust Him no matter what you are going through. He is so faithful to His promises.
Dear Sherlynn, I am so sorry that you are going thru these challenges and the uncertainties. We have been there and a poem given to me during one of those seasons is by Lee Webber.
Crossings
I came to the swift, raging river, And the roar held the echo of fear;
“Oh Lord give me wings to fly over, If You are, as You promised, quite near.
But He said, “Trust the grace I am giving, All-pervasive, sufficient for you.
Take My hand – we will face this together, But My plan is – not over – but through.
May this give you some peace as you rest in Him and rely on the beautiful promises you have found in scripture to hold you up.
Please see the above note. Thank you and God bless.
So good to read of God’s encouragement to you through this difficult time. Lauren Daigle’s song was Conrad’s song and became mine as well. We honor and glorify Him when we trust Him for things beyond our understanding. One day our faith will become sight, and what a day that will be! Until then, His grace is sufficient for us, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I know my trust becomes a daily decision. God cares for you and me and will never leave or forsake us in our sadness or confusion. He is nearer than we think. Hugs!
Sherrilyn – Know that I am praying for you and your family as you learn to lean in ever closer to Jesus!
XO,
JoAnn
Hi Sherrilyn. Audrey has been keeping me up on what Dave is going through. I sure wish I was over there to see and talk to him and give him a big hug. He has been in my prayers day and night. Our God is a healer and I’m sure he will answer our prayers
Love, Arlene