My Refuge amidst Hard Times
We may not always see it, feel it, we might not always notice it or even wonder he has left us behind to bear our own burden or struggles in life. He will never leave us nor ignore and forget us. No one or even situation can ever compare with His love towards us.
I’ve been through a lot lately. Different life struggles. A bunch of burdens. Sadly, I’ve gave in the temptation to breakdown. I felt so small. I felt extreme sadness that I almost couldn’t bear the throbbing of my head. I’ve got sleepless nights, I cried myself to sleep, I even lost my appetite. Until last Sunday came (February 11, 2018); I was listening to the preaching and Pastora Rose said that the preaching is for someone whose been chained by her burdens and struggles in life. I was speechless and bowed my head and almost into tears saying in my mind “that’s me Pastora”. And I can longer stop my tears from falling when she said, WE MUST WORSHIP AMIDST HARD TIMES. WE MUST BE RESILIENT. Yes. She’s right and upon hearing that I was reminded. But, God’s not yet done in reminding me. Today, in the midst of my devotion, He gave me this word, Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” . Tears rushed down on my face as I was receiving this word. I knelt down and ask for forgiveness; for being so weak and falling into emotional temptation. He reminded me that He was there; in every battle I’ve been facing. He reminded me that I just have to remain in His presence for it’s a permanent place of living and trust Him alone as He leads me to where He destined me to be. God’s shadow is the safest place to be and to rest.
Sometimes, maybe unintentionally, due to our busyness or due to being preoccupied by all the difficulties of our life, we forget to notice what we need most, God’s protection and the comfort of His presence.
Always remember this, “We were never alone. He’s always make time for us, always available for us and He wants us to always lift our eyes and look above Him instead of looking down on our difficulties.”