This is my first blog in over a year. Life has been a bit crazy in our household and it’s time to start over. I have allowed life circumstances to silence me in both my personal journaling and in my writing as a whole. Typically, this might not be a big deal, but God has been nudging me to write again. As he was nudging, I had several of you asking why I haven’t been writing. Thanks for allowing God to work through you to speak to me.

In reality, circumstances have seemed overwhelming and I felt I was drowning at times. I didn’t think I had anything to offer. I spent most days begging God to not leave me. I knew deep down he wouldn’t leave me. Yet, as I was seeking him and reading about him, and then evaluating my circumstances, I knew there was no way I could make it without him. The idea of being without God scared me to death. There were times I would sit my Bible next to me just so I could remind myself that God was still there with me. I would have it in the car with me, I would put it on my desk at work. I needed a tangible reminder that God was with me in all of my circumstances.

A couple of weeks ago, in the middle of the night, God spoke to me through Psalm 40:

I waited patiently for the Lord to help me; and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing; a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. Oh, the joys of those who trust in the Lord.

In this moment, God let me know that he’s there for me. He was hearing my cries for help and my cry for his presence in my life. Only through his help and mercy would I be able to stand on solid ground. He was my solid ground and foundation. Did I still feel anxious after reading this? Yes. But God gave me peace. Did I still wonder if I could truly trust him in every circumstance? Yes. But God reminded me of his faithfulness.

Have you ever experienced a time where you truly knew God was all you needed and all you had? Did you ever wonder what life without him would be like? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some scripture with you that I clung to these past few months. I’ll let you know how they spoke to me and I’d love to hear what scripture God is using to speak to you. What reminder do you need from God today?

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