It seems that as we live our lives, every stage has its struggles. When we are young, we struggle with being accepted by our peers. When we are teenagers, we struggle with love and heartache. This continues into adulthood, where it becomes more complicated with more struggles, too many to count. This life can be challenging. God did not say our lives would be free of troubles. He assured us that we would have trouble.
At this stage of my life, I struggle with missing my mom. I think of her every day and wish she was still here. I want to tell her how deeply I loved her and that she was amazing and strong. There are just about a million things I wish I could say to her. The other thing I struggle with is the reality that I will eventually lose my husband or that he will lose me. Either way, I cannot imagine getting through that kind of pain or any struggle without Christ to rely on in my life. I’m sure many people have these same sorrows. I hope they will lay it all at God’s feet during those times, for he is the only true comforter.
I don’t know your struggles, although I know we all have them. Your problems may seem overwhelming but know this; there is nothing that God doesn’t know about you and nothing that he wouldn’t do for those who love him. What is essential in the struggle is that you have faith that Jesus is there to help you. Jesus understands what you are going through. He experienced every emotion as he died on the cross for our sins.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10 NIV).
What do your struggles look like? Do you take them to the Lord?
At this stage of my life, I struggle with missing my mom. I think of her every day and wish she was still here. I want to tell her how deeply I loved her and that she was amazing and strong. There are just about a million things I wish I could say to her. The other thing I struggle with is the reality that I will eventually lose my husband or that he will lose me. Either way, I cannot imagine getting through that kind of pain or any struggle without Christ to rely on in my life. I’m sure many people have these same sorrows. I hope they will lay it all at God’s feet during those times, for he is the only true comforter.
I don’t know your struggles, although I know we all have them. Your problems may seem overwhelming but know this; there is nothing that God doesn’t know about you and nothing that he wouldn’t do for those who love him. What is essential in the struggle is that you have faith that Jesus is there to help you. Jesus understands what you are going through. He experienced every emotion as he died on the cross for our sins.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10 NIV).
What do your struggles look like? Do you take them to the Lord?
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I miss my mom, too. I feel my life has been one long battle with grief, one struggle into another. The struggles are no more and some less than what others have walked, but the hurt is hurt regardless of the situation. I am learning, however, that God's words are invaluable. The more I meditate on them, absorb and apply them, the better I feel. I think this is the "joy" He talked about. It's helping my brain function in His space and not in the problems of this world. Yes, grief is a journey that can offer new insight and power through the endurance we develop. Thanks for the reminder, Sarah.
This is so good Sarah. It seems we have a cimmon theme this week about the loss of our moms. So good that God walks with us through grief.
I know that God had a plan and one day we will all be together again!!!
This is so good Sarah. It seems we have a cimmon theme this week about the loss of our moms. So good that God walks with us through grief.
I miss my mom too. After her stroke and she was in the nursing home for almost 5 years I already missed her because she was never the same person. I struggled with the fact that I might end up the same way since both her brother and sister also died of strokes. I guess that's why I try to live a healthy lifestyle and do whatever I can to avoid heart disease. Instead of being fearful of this I do take it to the Lord and ask for his protection and guidance.
I just went and had a life screening done where the check your arteries and a test to see if I was likely for a stroke. My dad and sister had strokes and my nephew passed a couple of years ago at 59. It was the same age as my sisters sever strokes! She was never the same and it was so hard for her because she wasn't the same. I miss them all so much although my mother I miss in my soul!!!!💜💜God comforts us!!! Amen!!