Long ago, we’d had words with each other. Again. Harsh words. There seemed to be no way to get through to each other. He drove off to work and I was left alone, the conflict unresolved. Why can’t we understand each other? Why won’t he listen? My mind raged. I cried out to God, “I can’t take this anymore.” And just like that, I felt like I was securely wrapped in the Father’s arms–just like when I was a little girl, wrapped in my daddy’s arms when I’d fallen down and scraped my knees and he held and comforted me. I was not alone in this place.

Prayer is so important

There have been many times when I’ve cried out, “I can’t go on! It’s too hard!” Sometimes those circumstances were emotional like that difficult conversation. Sometimes when I was hiking up a steep trail. Other times, I was deep in grief and loss and I felt like I couldn’t go on. When I cried out to God, He answered. Sometimes with a comforting hug that came from nowhere and sometimes a real hug from a friend.

 13 I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me (Philippians 4:13 GNT).

Where are you today? Are you facing something so difficult you don’t think you can make it? It could be real physical pain. It could be relational pain. Jesus promises us, “My grace is enough for you: for where there is weakness, my power is shown the more completely” (2 Corinthians 12:9 Phillips).

She prayed…

“Lord, I believe You are there. That You love me and will give me strength to face whatever problem I face this day. Please give me faith to be strong.  In the powerful name of Jesus, amen.”

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