After the storm

Sometimes it seems my life is a never ending series of events that want to knock me down.  Then there are times when I can clearly see God at work in my life.  There are times when things get so hard that I just want to give up sometimes.  I can be a bit dramatic haha.  But maybe it is health problems or I just feel like school is overwhelming me or maybe that the devil is attacking my mind and trying to discourage me.  There are times I might not be good enough or maybe that I am mistaken in what I believe God is calling me to do and that there are others who can do it much better than me.  There are times when I wonder why I came to seminary and think maybe I should just give up and quit but God provides more grace.  Just when I think I cannot handle it anymore He provides Grace after Grace.

I heard about this song from my friend Elisabeth but it’s been one of my life songs lately.  The song is called after the storm and the chorus goes like this:

After the storm I’m still alive because the Lord was on my side. Sometimes I thought I couldn’t take any more but I’m still standing after the storm.  

 No matter what we go through in life God will always be there.  He will always be there to bring us comfort and peace.  He has us in His hand and will never let us go.  He is the reason we keep living and that we keep going on.  When you feel like you are losing heart turn to Christ who is the lifter of your head (Psalm 3:3) and the only one who can truly give you hope.  

 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

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  1. NinaNovember 25, 2018 at 10:14 PM

    The devil wants to discourage you. When this happens just praise God for his love, mercy and grace. You are right; God is the one who gives us hope.

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