Isaiah 33:1-17
This past year was a tough one for me. I always have a lot going on since I'm such a type A, but when my mom was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer and spent her last weeks in hospice, my world definitely changed. However, as I walked with her through those final days, I was so thankful for the foundation both she and I had in the Lord.
As I read these words in Isaiah 33:6 "And he will be the stability of your times. . ." memories of my very difficult summer surfaced. But I smiled as I read them, knowing that those words are absolute truth.
So how has the Lord been a stability for you lately? Tami W.
Tammi,
This year I started homeschooling all three of my children, 2nd grade, K, and preschool. There have been many challenges to say the least with it, but also some great rewards. Isaiah 33:2 was such a sweet reminder and promise for me this morning. The LORD has been my strength and stability this year. The days I think I am too busy to sit and have my quiet time with HIM is the same days I realize I can't do this without HIM. When people ask me how do I do it, I honestly reply I don't without HIM. Thank you again for P4.
Julie
To me what shows me God values honesty is that he ALWAYS blesses for honesty. Sometimes it is not easy to spot, but he always blesses. Any time we do right with the Lord he is there to bless us. The Lord has been a stablity for me in my caring for my elderly parents. He guides me and keeps me strong every step of the way. We are on a mountain top now but I know a deep valley will be coming and I have no fear He will be there for me.
I too lost my mother almost a year ago due to cancer, and Alzheimer's. God gave me the thought that earth is the preparation ground for Heaven. The temporary time here is for teaching us about our eternal, Heavenly home. Mom is already there. I still desire to be there. When I am low, I am reminded of that fact. Otherwise, I look for evidence of God in my surroundings. Sometimes it is a comment spoken, or how things "fall" into place, or even the wild life that I see (and don't hit, like deer). They are all reminders to me that God is, and that He will and does keep me on an even keel.
Tammy,
I too had to had to give up my wonderful mother a few years ago. I thought I was giving up almost everything when I sold my home and moved to a small East Texas town to take care of her. It was the most spiritually rewarding 18 months of my life. I was able to see how a God centered marriage could be: mind had certainly not been. It lead me to a relationship with the Lord I had never experienced.I am so thankful for Godly parents.I am sorry for your loss. I miss my mom more each day.Charlotte
I am the person in my family that everyone comes to when things are going wrong and a shoulder of strength is needed. I have learned that God is my strength. He is my stability during all times.
God has gotten me through the loss of my mother, a financial crisis, employment issues and a divorce. God has strengthened me and shown me that when I trust in Him, when I let Him be my guide, things work out for the good. I see God's blessing in every trial that I have been through over the past few years. God has put my life back together and shown me to just focus on Him.
I'm sorry for your loss. I am thankful to be a part of the P4 family.
Thank you, Tammi!