My husband has been traveling a lot for work. With 2 children under 4, it has definitely been stressful, exhausting, and overwhelming. The most prominent feeling though, is a feeling that creeps in at night when the kids are asleep, the feeling of loneliness.
Being alone, without adult contact. Having to bear the weight of many responsibilities alone. Alone with my exhaustion and the thoughts that come with it.
The other night I was sitting there really feeling alone, when God “whispered” something to me.
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
God will never “go out of town.” He is always there for you, by your side. He will bear the weight of your burdens. He will ease your thoughts and troubles.
Will He change the circumstances surrounding you?
John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world
He’ll do better than that.
When we were the ones that caused the separation, that chose the tree of knowledge out of a desire to become gods ourselves, who made it so God could really be by our side again? Jesus. God came and died to be able to be by our sides. To live in us.
John 14:15-17 If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever-the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him. For he lives with you and will be in you.
26-27 The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
2 Timothy 1:7 God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a spirit of power and love and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness , and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
God doesn’t promise to change our circumstances and make life easy in the way we imagine.
What He does promise and what He gave us is Himself. He gives us the strength to make it through our circumstances. To lead others to Him despite our circumstances. He protects our spirits with His.
Whatever your circumstances may be, look to Jesus. Receive the Spirit. Allow Him to equip and protect your spirit.
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