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This week has been a week of struggle for me…and it’s only Wednesday!
Quite frankly, yesterday was horrible.
I woke up at five o’clock in the morning already feeling behind.
That feeling pressed in upon me, leaving me feeling as if I was drowning in an ocean of failure. It never left me. I allowed it to control my day and the day of everyone that came in contact with me.
I am so thankful that today is a new day filled with new grace, mercy and forgiveness.
There is one place that I can always go when the feelings of discouragement press in hard.
I can go to God, to His Word.
These words are an encouragement to me today.
Knowing that God has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy…my quiet cries with silent tears streaming down along with the loud desperate screams…gives me comfort and hope for a new day.
The LORD is my strength.
I am relying on Him today to strengthen me for every task that is before me rather than failing in my own attempts.
He is my shield.
He protects me from the attacks that will no doubt come again.
My heart trusts in Him.
He is trustworthy. And I will choose to trust.
He is my help in times of trouble.
He has never ever failed to help me when I have put my trust in Him.
As I face a new day with hope and renewal, my heart exults!
I am giving thanks to Him through songs of praise and filling my mind with His Word.
I will enjoy today with a spirit of joy and exultation as I choose to rely on Him.
Where do you go when the feelings of discouragement weigh you down?
You can always find comfort on God’s words.
Mary says
Monica, I pray today is better…
Tanya Dennis says
Oh, I’m having one of those weeks, too. We’ve been battling illness since last week. I just can’t seem to get it out of my house! So, like you, I have been running to God, running to His Word, filling my head with His praise. He is our Strength, our Shield, our Hope and our Salvation!
Muthering Heights says
Oh no! I completely understand…and I do hope that the week turns around!!!
Camilla Blue says
Thank you. I needed this exact encouragement this week. I too am behind in every aspect of life right now and am allowing it to affect my mood. Thank you for the gentle reminder that it shouldn’t when I lean into the Lord and His Word for perspective and encouragement.
Coley says
I hope your week got better, Monica! My motto during tough times is always “You were made for this” and I’ll repeat it to myself over and over sometimes. That motto is based on two favorite scriptures: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful.” ~ Psalm 139; 13-14 and “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
Hugs and love to you my friend.