Refreshed.

I'll have to admit, I have been in a dry place lately. Maybe it's all of the loss I have witnessed? Maybe it's that I have chosen other comforts over the Comforter? Whatever the reason, I finally reached a point where my dry heart needed some nourishing.

As I was in bed last night scrolling through my phone, a sweet friend happened to be online in a time when I needed to pray, and it was such a needed moment with Jesus. Even though she wasn't in the same room, I felt like God used her to remind me of his ever-presentness (even when I had been basically ignoring Him). My favorite scriptures began to flood my mind, and a wave of thankfulness overtook me. At this point, my worries, fears and doubts were muted by the power of this thankfulness and feeling of security with Him. To top it off, I had the best night's sleep that I have had in awhile! 

As I face today, the worries and fears remain a temptation, but I am now more aware of God's power over them. The uncertainties may stay uncertain, but I trust that He is near and has a plan.

I pray that each of you feel refreshed today. I pray that you feel strengthened and sustained by the One who pursued you (and still does). I pray for us to remember His pursuit and be thankful. In that thankfulness, may we remember that God is near. When we ignore Him, He's still near. When we wrestle, He's near. When we can't seem to make sense of a situation, He's near.

Let's involve Him. Let's invite Him in. 

3 You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
    for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.

Isaiah 26:3-4