mid-week encouragement
So, I decided to deviate from a traditional blog post this week, and I wanted to take some time to reflect on how the Lord has been faithful during this quarantine.
There have been a lot of challenges for people during this season, and I know, for me, it’s easy to forget what we have to be thankful for or the good happening around us.
I called in some friends who wrote how they have seen the Lord at work during this time. They share how the challenges and trials are very real and hard.
…But God.
But then they continue on to remind us how the Lord has been so gracious and kind as well.
I pray these short, one sentence testimonies encourage you in this time and remind you of the love of God.
He cares. He sees. He knows. He is faithful.
It has been really hard to make sense of all the unknowns of this season…but God has been reminding me of His faithfulness and all the ways He has come through in the past.
It’s been difficult to support my clients in the mental health field, when I too have had some moments of fear and anxiety over the pandemic…but God has pressed on my heart that I am clothed in his strength and dignity. And I can share that strength I have because of Him, with showing up and being there for my clients on the phone each day. And for that I’m grateful – Taylor K.
Loneliness and sin are crippling in a time of self-isolation…but God is alive and near to us. He is the only one worthy of our whole heart & mind & soul because He is Holy, He is Righteous and He is Good.
Fear and uncertainty have always took control of my life, making me feel weak…but God has revealed His truths and His faithfulness during the times I thought I was “lost” when in reality He used my weaknesses to see the strengths He has given me to accomplish His purpose through me! ~ Sarah
This season is exhausting and burdening…but God is with me and giving me strength.
I wasn’t expecting to be able to spend much time with my family after graduation…but God has given me so much more family time especially on family walks! – Ally
It has been sad not being able to move to a different house…but God has reminded me that my true home is in Heaven.
It has been difficult right now to imagine an uncertain future amidst all of this chaos…but God has taught me how to find peace and rest in Him and choose faith over fear.
It has been difficult right now being away from friends and community…but God has shown me the time I now have to commune with Him daily.
This season makes it hard to see hope for change…but God is whispering his gentle strength to me through the new blossoms each day, which shout of God’s order through rhythm.
–AndyI was looking forward to graduating college and being with people to celebrate that occasion…but God has shown me celebration can take on many different forms. ~Laura
I’d love to know how you have seen God at work! Share your one sentence “…but God” story in the comments!
~Laura