Yesterday a sweet sister called in crisis. Her husband had asked her to leave even though he was the one that was abusing substances. She was despondent. Her words struck me so deeply. “How do I get through this? How do I wake up tomorrow morning?”
It is one thing to say we trust when life is easy, when times are good. It is an entirely other thing to find joy in the middle of the struggles.
I reminded her of these words...”He will not leave your soul among the dead.”
Through the difficulties in my own life, that has been my hearts cry. That in Him I will find peace and a deep joy even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances.
I pray today that you too, will be able to find the strength to walk in the peaceful assurance of His promises.... that He will never, ever leave your soul among the dead.
And that He will fill you with great joy!
I pray today He would do the same for our loved ones. That they will rest in His safety and peace.
June 30, 2018. Our prayer for our loved one today:
Psalm 16:8-11 NLT
[8] I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. [9] No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. [10] For you will not leave my soul among the dead...11] You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Lord, we come to you today longing to feel your presence. Longing for your assurance. We come to you pressing in to your promises because life is so painful and difficult. God we know that you are always with us and you are always with (our loved one). Lord, we pray that for today you will give strength to (our loved one) and (he/she) will not be shaken. We pray that (our loved one) will somehow know that you are right there beside (him/her). Lord, today please allow (our loved one's) body to rest in YOUR safety Lord. Lord we believe that you will not leave (our loved one's) soul among the dead but will show (our loved one) the way of LIFE everlasting! Lord we pray that you will grant (our loved one) the joy of being in your presence and the pleasure of living with you forever! Lord, we pray this today in Jesus Holy Name! Amen.
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