I came home from four wonderful days away at our youngest daughter's in-law's little cabin on the Umpqua River feeling much better from the weariness I'd been struggling with. Two days after we arrived home we got the news of my husband's spiritual mentor's death, and four days after that news of the death of my oldest niece. I'm currently feeling a bit like a deflated balloon-unable to pump myself back up to normal.
Psalm 37 is one of my favorite Psalms. Today, verse seven really spoke to me. It gave me permission to just rest and lean on the Lord during this time. It brought to my mind the picture of holding a baby or toddler. Once they begin to rest in your arms, and perhaps even fall asleep, they become dead weight. They are no longer helping to support themselves, instead all of their weight is resting on you.
I'm not very good at allowing myself to be weak. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, April 15th, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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Praying for you this morning, Elizabeth. May God impart His strength to you, lifting you up by His arms and not by your bootstraps. May He give you His peace and comfort as only He can give in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Joanne. You are a blessing to me.
DeletePraying for you in this time of pain...thank you for sharing. I truly love your photograph and the verse fits it so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kristen!
DeletePraying for you to continue leaning and trusting and resting.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Julie!
DeleteSuch a great -go to- scripture. You're in my prayers. So many times in life, I've been in one of those weighted moods, and yours are burdened more by the past two events. Condolences on both the advisor and on your niece. It is sad to lose loved ones. My heart goes out to you. Sending a virtual hug your way.
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Your prayers mean more to me than you could know!
Deleteps 37 is a personal favorite..
ReplyDeleteone i venture to quite often.
i'm lifting you up in prayer ♥
may your heart be filled &
embraced by our precious Lord.
you're so loved.
Thank you sweet friend. You are loved as well.
DeleteIt's okay to be weak sometimes. You know God will see you through this. Praying for you today.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Debbi! I feel everyone's prayers.
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