Some seasons in life are just like this, I remind myself. Life weighs you down and you are weary from the toil that it takes on your heart, mind, and body. You question the enormity of the burden that carves away at your exterior and wounds your heart. Exhaustion settles into your very core, and you struggle to put one foot in front of the other. You crave relief from the stress that everything else is placing more demands on you. It’s in this moment that you look to God, and you reach somewhere deep in your soul for the reminders of all His promises.
When your heart is burdened and
the weight of life becomes unbearable, God promises to walk with you and carry
you.
I will be your God throughout
your lifetime—
until
your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for
you.
I will
carry you along and save you. Isaiah 46:4
When your steps take you in
circles and the journey is uncertain, God says “let me lead you”.
When loneliness shrouds you in
darkness and threatens to take your breath away, God promises to light your way
and remain by your side.
9 But you are a chosen
people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special
possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of
darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
When love seems elusive and
emptiness fills your soul, God lovingly says “accept my gift of grace”.
“My grace is sufficient
for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will
boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest
on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
When joy is stolen by deep
sadness, God says, “I will always delight in you”.
For the Lord your God
is living among you.
He is a
mighty savior.
He will take delight in you
with gladness.
With
his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will
rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
“Take delight in
the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm
37:4
When you feel like you are
going to succumb to the exhaustion of maintaining daily life, God says “I will
give you rest”.
“Come
to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
I have learned that
some seasons in life are just like this! Our hearts are heavy and full of
life’s burdens, but God promises to walk through the struggles with us and His
Promises are always true and good. Rest in God’s grace today and let His
endless love wrap around you as you sink into the hug of His promises!
Blessings!
- Tammy