I am continually encouraged by the Proverbs 31 Ministries. What a wonderful thing the Lord is doing through this ministry, He deserves all the honor and glory for how they have reached people for Christ and encouraged many!
My day began in discouragement and satan had a plan to keep me there. The Lord had a bigger plan, He knew that I would feel discouraged but He wanted to bring me great joy. He blessed my day with coffee with an amazing sister, which brought great encouragement. I am so thankful that I can be honest and express my true feelings without fear. Just the simple reminder that the Lord is on my side, waiting for me to turn to Him daily, sometimes in every moment. To die to myself every day and yield to His will in each moment. As Psalm 86:15 says ... He is slow to anger, compassionate, gracious, and always faithful and true. His mercy is new every morning! (Lamentations 3:22-26). His desire is our faithfulness to Him!
2 Corinthians 12:9 talks about boasting in my weakness because in it I am strong. When I am weak, His power is used in me, I have strength because of His Holy Spirit that lives and moves in me. We all have those days that we are so discouraged and overwhelmed by the situations in our lives, but we can find great joy in Christ. He knows my hurt and the pain I must endure, He desires to take those burdens from me. Will I give it up? Will I let Him free me from the sin that holds me down and discourages me? Is it keeping me from being used by Him?
I can be honest with my God, He already knows my heart and He wants to bring me freedom. I'm trying hard to let Him lead and carry me though this time. Each day brings something new, a new somthing that I have to surrender, ask for His help and strength to get through it (Isaiah 43). He is always faithful to answer me!
My day has ended with joy! Joy of knowing that my God is with me! He cares and He has a great things planned for me! He loves me for who I am, His creation!
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