Struggling a Little...

I hesitate to even write this, but I covet your prayers. We have some unspoken family concerns that need prayer. We are praying for strength and wisdom...and the Lord's healing touch on this situation. Believe it or not, I am very private and protective about my family. At least that would be my inclination, if the Lord wasn't constantly calling me out of my comfort zone to share our journey in hopes that others could find comfort. (Please don't hear that wrong. I gladly lay down my desire for security and privacy to obey His call. It is a privilege to serve Him...and it blesses my life more than if I would hide in my comfort zone!)

This evening, I am going to speak to a women's church group about Sufficient Grace Ministries. This morning, I have a raging sinus infection, a heavy heart, and a distracted mind. Please pray for our family as we take another step into an unknown place. And, please pray for me as I prepare to speak...for my health, for focus, that the Holy Spirit would lead and give the words, that His sufficient grace would be poured over me. And that the ladies at the event would find hope, comfort, and blessing in their time this evening. When this task is complete, please pray that I could focus with all my mommy-heart on my family and their increasing needs right now.

As, we face the next thing, I know our God is big enough to handle what comes. I think of what Angie Smith said, when she first heard that her Audrey Caroline had a fatal condition. She said, "My Jesus is the same...". We take comfort in knowing that our Jesus is the same...yesterday, today, and for always. Our circumstances may change...but His promises, His strength, His grace, His mercy, and His love will always remain the same. We are secure in our steadfast God. The same God who parted the Red Sea holds us in His arms today. He is just as able, just as mighty, and just as willing to care for us and meet our needs as He was then.

It is hard to share my weakness this morning...and my need for your prayers. I like to present a picture that I have it all together. Those that know me well...know otherwise! I think, "I'm trusting my Lord and He is able, so I can handle whatever it is". I'd rather share with you our journeys after we've walked through the valley and look back to see God's hand and His sufficient grace carrying us. After He has already restored us. It's another thing entirely to come asking for prayer while still in pieces, feeling broken and weak. But here I am...please pray.