By Lois Hewitt

Oh how easy it is to complain.  Especially when life’s trouble start to stack up.  Ok Lord, I might have been ok with this one thing, but these two new things are overwhelming me.  Can’t You help me Lord?  Can’t You see I can’t carry all these burdens?  Have You forsaken me?

That’s a very easy mindset to fall into.   You can’t figure out what you did wrong to have all these issues.  Then we start doubting and complaining.  I have done it more times than I care to admit.

These last few weeks have left me weak and unable to do many of the things I’m used to doing, doing on my own power.

So as I have rested and rested some more, I felt the urge to complain but was covered with a different mindset.  First, gratitude.  The Lord is here with me every step. I feel His presence.

And second, I have learned for the first time in my life there are just some things I have no control over.  I don’t have control over other people, over disease and many more things. I’m turning that control over to Jesus. I am stepping back and watching the road unfold.

And third.  There is a plan in place. A plan so huge I cannot fathom it. How do I know this?  The past.  Looking back on other stages of my life, life full of chaos, I see order come where there was none.  I see myself change with every miracle.  Remembering what Jesus has brought me through, reminds me what He will bring me through.

And fourth, His word is my guarantee that He won’t leave me.  He promised and I believe it.

Are you buried under circumstances that seem impossible?  Do you feel alone?  Pick up God’s word and read His promises.  Believe them.  He promises to never leave or forsake us.  He hears our cries even when we have no words because He knows our heart.

Don’t believe?  I didn’t either for a long time. Why would Jesus care about me?  Doesn’t He have enough things to do besides help me with my problems? 

That’s exactly what He has time for.  That’s exactly why we were created, to be cared for.  He cares for everyone even those who hate Him. Why not give Him a chance or another one? 

I say this so many times, but at this stage of my life I am at His feet and I’m hanging on for dear life.  He has me covered and comforted.  He is my saving grace and my mercy.  This i believe with all I am.  I pray you find His comfort and peace.  There is nothing like it!