My Help Comes From the Lord
March 1, 2011Psalm 124:
What if the Lord had not been on our side? Answer, O Israel! “If the Lord had not been on our side when our enemies attacked us, then they would have swallowed us alive in their furious anger against us; then the flood would have carried us away, the water would have covered us, the raging torrent would have drowned us.” Let us thank the Lord, who has not let our enemies destroy us. We have escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap; the trap is broken, and we are free! Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Good News Bible)
When I think about the trials and misfortunes in my life, the people that I felt as if left the world too soon, the struggles I’ve faced alone, and all the other happenings I would deem negative, I only feel blessed. Why? Because, like the above chapter suggests, I would be in so much worse shape if my Father in Heaven weren’t with me during these hard times. I don’t know where I’d be, but I know it’s some place I never want to be. I believe that God never leaves us. Our hardships aren’t punishments, they are tests in faith and character. God once told Moses, “I am who I am.” This, to me, means that our Heavenly Father is unchanging. He is there for each of us just as He was there for the Israelites, too. Not one miniscule problem in our lives escapes Him.
Reading this today brought me comfort. As many of you know, I’m pregnant! My husband and I are thrilled. I’m heading to the hospital today to see baby’s progress and hopefully get to find out the sex! Needless to say, I’m a basket full of nerves. I want to see my little man or baby girl and hear that all is well.
But if for some reason I don’t hear that news, I’ll just have to cling to God’s promise:
“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
Will you join me in prayer for my growing family? I would really appreciate it!
He, He is my Rock
He is my strength
He is Live everlasting
He, He IS MINE
You amaze me with your faith. I look forward to knowing if there’s a little Bill Moore look alike or a Kim Mourfield look alike on the way! Prayin’ for ya,
Congrats!!!!!! Praying all goes well…. glad to hear from you, it’s been awhile!!
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Louise and Kat, thank you both so much for the prayers!