Y’all! This is sooo true!
In Psalm 119:143–144 we read,
Even though I have troubles and hard times, Your commands give me joy. Your rules are always right. Help me understand them so that I can live. (ERV)
This is a huge AMEN…at least for me.
I reflect back on the most difficult times in my life and how God’s word…continuously in it…gave me strength, peace, and confidence that I know totally came from my Heavenly Daddy.
One specific circumstance that comes to mind is when my mother-in-law tragically and suddenly went to be with Jesus. I read back in my journal entries (here on soakinguptheson.com) in the May-July of 2013, I see how I stayed in-the-Word. God sustained me and my family the days and months that followed, and He still is in the business of healing, forgiving, giving peace and comfort to all in need. Glory!
I want to encourage you to get in and stay in God’s Word. His words will give you joy. His ways are right. He will help you understand the Bible when you seek, pray, and dive into Life’s Instruction book. And…all this…will help you live! Live an abundant life.
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live. Psalm 119:143-144 (NLT)
I pray blessings to you and yours,
Stephanie
