Only By His Strength
“The LORD is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.”
(Psalm 28:7 ESV)
Sometimes life this side of heaven is dark and scary. We find ourselves in the valley and don’t know how to reach the top. But here is the problem: we are trying to get to the top by our own strength.
Many of you know what I will be leaving for Germany tomorrow. My last trips to my home-country have been joyous and filled with celebration. This time around it will be the hardest trip in my life. My sweet mom is very sick, and to be honest, I think that the healing will not come this side of heaven.
I wasn’t sure when I should go, until this past weekend. I talked to me sister to find out how bad our mom is. My sister is awesome handling this situation, but I know it is taking a great toll on her. My sister wanted to shield me to see our mom as she is now, compare how she was just 8 months ago.
I didn’t sleep well over the weekend. I prayed for God to show me when it was best to go. You see, my husband’s health is not the best either, so I was torn. Until I received a call on Saturday morning. It was my mom’s sister and I feared the worst. But thankfully it was not…yet. My mom had asked her sister to call me so she can hear my voice. Oh Lord, did I break. This was the last straw for me, and I told my husband I NEEDED to go.
I am scared to face my mom in her current state, but I know it is the right thing to do! I will have to trust God’s strength to see us through this tough time. I cannot rely on my own strength. I am thankful for the women God has placed in my life. Prayers are going up from women across the country/locally and I can feel His peace surrounding me.
My sweet friends; don’t go through rough times on your own strength. Seek His face and let Him carry you through. He will never forsake or leave you. He is your strength.
“But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.”
(Psalm 59:16 ESV)
Lord of mercy and grace. I thank You for Your mighty strength. Without it, I would break. Your love is greater than my fears. I am trusting in Your mercy and pray in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
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I am so sorry you are going through this. My husband and I both look forward to seeing our mothers in heaven one day. My sweet son in law is with his father right now, his mother passed away last week. While we still have much work to do on this earth, I do so look forward to heaven where there will be no more tears.
Amen, Ellie.
My dear friend, my heart breaks for you. I too was away from my mom the time I wanted to be with her most. I know how devasting that must be. I pray God will continue to strengthen you as you see your mom tomorrow.
Thank you my sweet friend.
Thank you for sharing your heart with us! I pray that grace be multiplied to you and your family!