We are currently in such a moment with Cyrus, who is having some health complications with his previous surgery. There are issues in his little body that we can't quite figure out, doctors who aren't sure either, maybe a new surgery, all equaling one heartbroken mama. I have felt totally helpless lately, which is an especially overwhelming feeling to have when it's in regards to your baby.
I'm thankful for friends and family who preach the Gospel to me when I doubt and forget to remember what is the truth. I hope these verses are encouraging for anyone else who finds themselves in the same boat.
For this moment i'm going to not worry about tomorow and soak up the extra cuddles with my little boy instead.
After an impressive breakdown last Sunday (and subsequent recovery thanks to generous help from friends), i've been reflecting on how I feel about all this.
It's difficult to feel like God isn't hearing or answering prayers the way you expect.
It's difficult when you don't feel like God isn't close by.
It's easy to feel angry or discouraged.
Although my feelings are not to be discounted, my heart doesn't always speak the truth.
God doesn't promise a stress-free life. Even when this situation resolves, i'm certain there are more difficult circumstances that we will face in our life. So what does He promise?
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - Corinthians 12:9
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." - Matthew 11: 28-30God is faithful even when I am not. He is merciful even when I don't trust Him. He is strong when I am weak. He is powerful when things are uncertain. He cares and is strong enough to carry my burdens. He has an unending love for me, and Cyrus.
I'm thankful for friends and family who preach the Gospel to me when I doubt and forget to remember what is the truth. I hope these verses are encouraging for anyone else who finds themselves in the same boat.
For this moment i'm going to not worry about tomorow and soak up the extra cuddles with my little boy instead.
My heart hurts for you and your husband, I have been there and know how you hurt. Sometimes it hard to believe God is even hearing our prayers, but he is, we can't help but worry when it is our child. We will keep you in our prayers and ask that you pray for me, as I am still trying to come to grips with the loss of our daughter, the hurt never goes away. God gave you a beautiful baby and he knows your pain. Tell your mom and dad that we still miss them and speak of them often, we loved them so much. Vivian Hancock
ReplyDeleteLove y'all. Praying for y'all tonight ! Austin & Rachel
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