Cold and flu season is upon us. Yesterday I
mustered up the energy to go on an errand or two with my husband and a short
walk, after which I proceeded to watch several Hall mark movies in my miserable,
tissue-laden, sneezy/wheezy state. Besides the movies my only distraction was
trying to hit the wastebasket with my tissues (about six feet away) Yes, I am
letting you into my wackiness today. My husband offered to move the
wastebasket, but what fun is that?
In the
middle of the mire, there is hope. From the inside of the pit, there is a hand
to help you out. Blessings surround us in our misery or in our hopelessness or
loneliness. My husband still loves me even when I look like a train-wreck. We
have our daughter’s wedding coming up and my cold will be gone! Praise God! Our
daughter, Angela, is home from vacation and I get to see her tonight!
Let’s
look for the blessings today, whether it’s a mountain-top view or one from the
valley. Christ loves us. He will share our burdens, give us Scripture filled
with love and compassion. Read a Scripture on a subject made just for you this
morning.
God
has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the
light of life. Job 33:28
He
lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a
rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Psalm 40:2
Whether
lying in bed, going through chemo, grieving a loss or having a blessed day,
stand firm on the rock of faith. God has given us a firm place to stand. As I
go back to lie down, I am going to remember the rock on which I stand. He will
get us through.
Jesus,
Thank you for giving us a hand out of the pit, for
giving us smiles when we are miserable, for standing with us in the mud and
mire. You lift us up and give us hope. Bring hope to each of us today.
Amen
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