My friend faces another health challenge today. She is running a good race and continually blesses and encourages me with her strength, her attitude and especially her unique and wonderful sense of humor. But because we are both taking uninvited journeys, I know she must be tired; tired of the ups and downs of good news, then not so good news and back again. She knows her Lord well and hangs on to Him as I am hanging on to Him, but it's not always easy.
So, today, for my friend and for myself, I will focus on verses that speak to us, personally.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified......for The Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you or forsake you."-Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV). And I know my friend well enough, I think, to know that she does not terrify easily!
"He energizes those who get tired; gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people [her, not me!] tire and drop out; young people in their prime stumble and fall."-Isaiah 40:29,30 (The Message).
"God is our protector and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble."-Psalm 46:1 (NLT).
"We always have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience [and do they ever!]. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope never disappoints us, because God has poured out His love to fill our hearts."-Romans 5:3-5 (NCV).
And finally, my personal favorite:
"Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."-Matthew 11:28-30 (NCV).
This one's for you, girlfriend! You can do this!
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