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5am and a kiss of sunshine

Psalm 18:1, "I love you, Lord; you are my strength." (NLT)

I heard the faint sounds of morning waking and I woke up today feeling beaten and worn down. How good it would be just to stay in bed and wallow in my self pity. Thoughts crossed my mind about how I could possibly feel this way - my day had not even begun? Rather reluntantly I rolled over and got out of bed with a determined effort to seek time with the only One who understand my heart. Today my heart was lean and my strength was almost non existant. I need to find find my energy and strength in all ways, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I was allowing myself to wallow in self pity because of the constant curve balls being tossed at my life recently. I felt as if life has been a bit unfair to me. My children were having a hard time at school and the educational powers were exercising pressure on my family unit, totally ignoring the challenges that we face as new immigrants. My mother is suffering with her health back in my home country and there have also been attacks of friends and property. My best friend has been diagnosed with breast cancer. My job is under threat. My children and I have been subjected to constant rejection because we are 'different'. I know that some of this may sound silly but they are real and they hurt.

Before waking the children, I poured myself a cup of coffee whilst seeking to explore His word. I knew that my answers will be found in the Bible and that His words and promises will cover my heart and allow me to face this day. I found strength and peace in verses I read in Isaiah and Psalms and what filled my heart was His promise of His unfailing love. I knew then I had to trust Him with everything and that I would fight the battle to prevent myself from becoming paralyzed by allowing these problems to dwell in my heart. As I read further, I saw the sun rise into a golden glory yeilding the promise of Him and His creation. My focus on the sunrise brought the warmth He intended into my being and this would lighten my burden. Each step I would take would be encased in His grace. God indeed is bigger and greater and mightier that all of my problems and my day would be turned into praising Him for being my warmth and light in the promised sunrise, to last throughout my day and my lifetime.

Dear Lord, today I claim You as my source of strength. Thank You for speaking to me through Your Word. Help me to keep my eyes on You and Your unfailing love.

 

 

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