Brynna “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.”
I remember reciting this to myself over and over and over again during some of the darkest times of my life in the past 5 years. It comforted me to remember that God was ALREADY ahead of me, standing in all of my tomorrow’s, preparing a way for me, and He would not leave me no matter what. He would see me through anything and everything. There were times I remember feeling like the only way to describe my life was that God was literally carrying me through. I don’t remember how I functioned, how I parented. I kind of picture it like I was the puppet and God was the puppet master, as there was nothing in me that could get myself out of bed each morning, make my legs move to walk, get my face to conjure up a smile for my sweet innocent children, and do what needed to be done throughout the day. But it happened, and I did it- twice during those years, actually, which still kind of amazes me in hindsight. I guess it’s hard to describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself… knowing that you’re literally ONLY functioning because the Lord is moving you.
I’m back to reciting this one. Only this time it’s not from a broken, shattered heart or a black hole of fear and hurt and grief. This time, it’s stemming from the healing of those things, the doors God has finally opened, and the possibilities He has in store. It’s a different state to be in while consistently running this Scripture through my mind. Instead of pain and loneliness being the battle, this time it’s anticipation and the unknown.
But isn’t the steadiness and consistency of God so reassuring? It’s really the only Rock in this life. If you aren’t relying on Jesus, please reach out to Him. He is waiting. He’s already there for you, but you have to acknowledge Him, what you are, and what He has done for you. There’s no better decision you’ll ever make, because this is the only one that you will carry over into eternity with you. ♥️♥️
