Last week in the midst of my tough moments, I saw this prayer (see below for the prayer) on my friend Misty’s instagram, and it gave me chills.
Good chills.
Hope chills may be more like it.
I immediately googled the words to find the entire passage and then wrote it on a slip of paper and put it in my purse. I can’t tell you how many times I have read that paper.
I then wrote a portion of it on the mirror in my bathroom where I get ready every day….it was something I needed to read and be reminded of.
Often.
Today when I got out of the shower I couldn’t help but notice it again, only this time it took on a whole new meaning.
The mirror was foggy and “crying” just as I have been over these last few weeks.
But there the words remained, true as ever, even through the fog and tears.
We may not feel Him when we hurt.
We may not believe the truth behind the words, but we must say them anyway…simply out of trust and faith.
Though we may be foggy and hurt and sad and confused, still His truth remains.
He is and always will be our strength and our shield.
And when the fog clears, and the tears are dry and gone….
The words will remain and our faith will be deeper.
We will be stronger.
We will have survived.
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Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow, the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day.
Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then.
Put aside anxious thoughts and imaginations and say continually,
“The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in Him and I am helped. He is not only with me, but in me, and I in Him.”
{scripture to back that up}
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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love it & thank you for emailing the prayer to me :)))
so happy to have found your blog! Love finding other bloggers who love Jesus!
I love this. I NEED this. I’m so filled with anxiety as of late, wondering “what if” all the time. Peace is escaping me.
It is amazing how much strength words can bring you when you only open up your mind and heart to let them sink in and truly believe. Thank you for sharing this!
At times it can be hard to remember those words! Especially during times of high anxiety! I can totally relate. Sending virtual hugs your way!
I love this! I need to have it somewhere in my home too. Thanks for sharing, friend 🙂