Todays P & W thought: In Distress ... Surrender to Jesus Be merciful, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. Psalm 31:9 It is 2:52am here at the Tribe hotel in Nairobi ... God woke me up to write this post as I wasnt able to do so after a very tiring journey that I had yesterday. Yesterday we took our older children to school in Nakuru (Turi) and I thank God for the support we received from the teachers, house parents, matrons and their friends. But my journey to Turi was such a torture. This was the first time Id been out of the house since Lulus passing. If you can recall, I took Lulu everywhere with me .. So from the house, checking point, airport washrooms, departure area, in the plane, the 5 hour journey to school and also at the school where she was very popular, each point brought back memories of Lulu. I tell you my friend thoughts are powerful and can totally destroy you as it is hard to prevent them from coming. So I cried at different points as I realized there wont be such moments with her again. But I thank God for His love. The night before we travelled I couldnt sleep at all, and as the flight was at 5am it meant waking up at 330am. So I stayed up. I later found out that by not sleeping I was sooo tired that I slept in the plane and most of the 5 hour journey to school. This is so unusual as I never sleep in planes (or the journey to Turi) even when Im very tired or comfortable in the planes first or business class seats. This made me look up and say Thank You God for planning this ahead for me (Alpha and Omega God) as it reduced my painful thoughts and made me be strong for my children as we left them at school. My friends, without the mercy and love of the Lord, I would be totally crushed by my grief! My sorrow weakens and weighs me down. It drains the strength I need to keep depression and despair at bay. I need my faith to be stronger and refreshed enough to walk through grief without succumbing to despair. I need the Lords mercy everyday. I cannot outrun my anguish but I can find shelter and refuge in the Lord even in the midst of my pain. My friend, Surrender to Jesus your pain, sickness, trials and anything that is weighing you down and let Him take control of your life. I see Gods mercies everyday through this tough, trying and torturing journey. Lord, pour out your mercy on me today. I am weak and wounded and in need of your comfort and protection today. Continue to Shelter me, Strengthen me, and Love me. I pray in Jesus name. Amen. Have a Fruitful Friday my Friends ...
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:51:52 +0000
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