Pastor Caroline - A Heavy Heart

 

A Heavy Heart

 

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 NKJV

 

Have you ever had a week where things just seemed to go wrong, or tasks did not get completed, or where everything just came completely derailed? Sure you have, and so have I. What does one do? Well I went to the word of God for direction, strength and peace. I so needed all three.

 

Sometimes things happen in life that takes our breath away or knocks us off our feet. But only for a short time because when we go to the Lord, He fills our lungs with precious air, (when seemingly we cannot breathe), and sets our feet on solid ground,(when we seem to be sinking). He is our refuge and strength. He is our reason for going forward and knowing He will work out all things gives us comfort. We must trust in Him and leave our burdens with Him.

 

As we take time to sit quietly before the Lord and look up, the heavens remind us of the glory of the Lord and His power. The troubled seas in our life are calmed by His mighty hand and in this we see His strength. Hopefully we have a fresh understanding that any troubles, concerns, any ups and downs we have in life; are never too much for Him to sort out.

 

So when a week, or day, seems to go wrong, give it all to Him and soon all things shall be in order according to His will. Thank you Lord, you are indeed our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 

Now may I thank you Lord in advance, for every good and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James Chapter 1 Verse 17 NKJV.

My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1 (in part).

 

When your heart is heavy, go to the Lord. Give thanks to God who is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Then your day will be in His Almighty hands and your heaviness shall be exchanged for His peace. This is a very good place to be, in His hands, at peace!

 

How do I know? I know because it has been proven to me over and over again. I give all thanks to Him who lifts my heavy heart, giving me peace I cannot explain, but am ever so grateful for!