John closed his eyes and waited on the Lord, deliberately loosening his clenched fist, listening intently for the familiar still, small voice. Excerpt from Redemption.
I've been eating His words, His promises and I remind myself that God is the strength of my heart. God is my joy. God is my refuge. He is my salvation in times of heartache just like how Kari, John are reminded of God's Word.
In church today, our Pastor taught us about intercession. And truly as confirmed, our prayers are most intense during hardships. I was also reminded that when God makes miracles, or when He saves us, let us not just thank Him at the moment, linger on gratitude, linger on how He pulled you from the pit.
I know sadness hits me, but I remind myself to meditate on His words, I pray of His promise. This is the hope that I have. The hope that I can only cling to now. It is the strongest thing I have now and I know we'll pull off something in this. I shall wait on Him. Just persevere through faith.
In the afternoon, I was able to talk to one of our leaders, pouring my heart to her telling everything I've been through and going through. I even asked once again for forgiveness and didn't keep anything and it went about for three hours. It lifted the burden in me and in the end was refreshed. She said I will have to put on armor (Ephesians 6) . This chapter I've been meditating links up to Proverbs 4:23-26.
I need to guard my heart, as well as protect my thoughts. I've been telling God why I have to face this when I could run away l, but He said He will be with me. He will strengthen me as I focus myself once again with Him. God is a God of restoration.
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