Please excuse my absence. My year stared with such promise and possibilities and suddenly my path was shifted on its axis. I can't go into the details but my world was shattered in a matter of moments. 2014 was a year of new beginnings for me and I was looking forward to this year.
As I read through the blog world and Instagram everybody is gearing up there goals and there one little word for the year. Try as I might I can't jump in with abandon and throw glitter and toast in the new year when my spirit is crushed. But what I can do is cling to the one who made me. I can run to the cross and rest in His loving presence.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
I know that there will be difficulties in this world and each day will bring opportunities for me to lay my trust in His hands. As I anticipate what is ahead of me, I need to remember He is for me - Now and always.
"No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, So I will be with you: I will never leave you or forsake you...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:5,9
The song sums up my prayer for today. I hope it speaks to you too.
As I read through the blog world and Instagram everybody is gearing up there goals and there one little word for the year. Try as I might I can't jump in with abandon and throw glitter and toast in the new year when my spirit is crushed. But what I can do is cling to the one who made me. I can run to the cross and rest in His loving presence.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
I know that there will be difficulties in this world and each day will bring opportunities for me to lay my trust in His hands. As I anticipate what is ahead of me, I need to remember He is for me - Now and always.
"No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, So I will be with you: I will never leave you or forsake you...Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:5,9
The song sums up my prayer for today. I hope it speaks to you too.
This is a lovely post- thank you for the reminder! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, for stopping by Hannah.
Deletemy year has started not quite as full of sunshine and butterflies as i had hoped, but there are rays of the light shining through. sorry yours has been so hard already. Prayers for peace for your heart, Chelle. Thank you for sharing the verses and the song
ReplyDeleteAhh, if only life was always sunshine and butterflies!! I guess it is in these trying times we can learn and grow, I praying for you too. Thanks for stopping by Laura.
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