Focus

Are you tired? Take this time to rest. Relax every part of yourself. Breathe slower. Be ready for what God has before you today.

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Read

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Reflect

As a child, John 11:35 was always my “go-to” verse.   When my Sunday School teacher asked me if I had read any verses or if I had memorized any scripture, I could say, “Yes!”

As an adult, “Jesus wept” is still my go-to scripture.  Life has taken some unexpected twists and turns the last several years that has stretched my faith.  As I continue to navigate my journey through infertility, I find great comfort in knowing that Jesus understands my grief.  I know this because He wept.  Even though Jesus knew He was about to raise Lazarus from the dead, He still shed tears in compassion for the pain His friends were experiencing.  

The Psalmist tells us in Psalm 56 that God collects our tears.  God loves us so much…we mean SO much to God that He knows our every pain and collects our tears.  It is because of this, I can have hope while in the midst of grief. 

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Pray

Thank you for making sure scripture included that all-important, short verse.  God, You are for me.   Write this in my heart.  Help me to cling to this when I am in the midst of heavy emotions that weigh me down and overwhelm me.  You are for me.   Thank you, Jesus! Amen