I was picking up my children from their after school program one day and there was a mom getting in the car next to me and I heard, "put your seatbelts on", "stop fighting", "be nice to your brother" and it made me smile. Truth be told, I was a bit happy and excited to know that I am not the only mom who says these lines up to twenty times a day! But, I could hear God saying, you are not the only one. In my spirit, I prayed to myself, THANK YOU JESUS!
Often times we think that we are the only ones dealing with our situation, that no one understands the hurt, the struggle, the pain that we are feeling. That there is no one that can truly understand what we are dealing with and the burdens that we are carrying. God brought to my remembrance the story of Elijah after he heard from Jezebel about Ahab slaying all the prophets with his sword. In his attempt to stay alive, Elijah ended up in a cave. It was there that Elijah heard the Lord's voice asking him what was he doing there? Elijah answered by telling the Lord that he was so passionate about proclaiming what was His and how the sons of Israel have broken their covenant with the Lord and how he was the only one left and God had to tell him, I have seven thousand that have not bowed their knees to Baal, you are not the only one. (I Kings 19:1-18 KJV)
God wants us to know that he sent the perfect comforter for us to endure hard times with. His son Jesus Christ came so that we might have life. Not just any life, a good life, a prosperous life in every way (III John 1:2 AMPC) as his presence and Holy Spirit residing within you will make it a little easier to bear. Jesus is not only our comforter but he is a friend, His word says that he will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5 KJV). God will also put people in your way to be of help or encouragement during a hard time, to show you physically what God's love truly is.
When I got in my car, my children were ignoring each other as usual, and when I asked about their day, they wanted to talk over each other. I had to stop them and say let your brother talk and be quiet when your sister is talking several times. When we got home, the race to get in first and prepare a snack first was ON and I had to remind them again to be patient, stop fighting and of course not to hit each other. I smiled, all I could be was thankful and not frustrated, as I knew that I am not alone and no matter what God is covering me. Plus there are many other moms and dads out there who endure being a referee, chauffeur, short order cook, therapist and the such,just like my husband and I. Similar to God, the work of a parent never ends (He never sleeps), but be thankful for the frustration (and the small moments of rest) and remember you are covered.
Lord, we pray for the hurt and lonely today, for them to know and feel your presence around them comforting and guiding them towards your light and love. Allow your presence to give them strength and confidence like never before, replace the stony heart with a fleshly one and the want to know more of you and your love for them. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Just Breathe
Love,
Just Syai
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