Life has been pretty difficult for me lately. Trying really hard to find the blessings that are hidden beneath the crap and stress and worry that has been filling most of my days as of late. I was told that my Junior year in High School was going to be hard, and I was ready for that. What I wasn't ready for was the hard stuff in my everyday life that would make life even harder. I know God is shaping me through it all, but there are some days (like today) where I just ask Him "why"? Why do I have to deal with all of this? I feel like I could just snap and give up on everything and not do my best. I can't give up on God though. He didn't give up on me, and still hasn't. I need to take one day at a time and trust that He will be with me and give me what I need for THAT day. Just as it says in the Lord's Prayer: Give us THIS day our DAILY bread. Also the part right after it: and forgive us our trespasses. I need to ask for forgiveness for those times when I didn't trust God to get me through.
So I will ask God for my daily bread. What I need for this day. For the here and now.
Psalm 86:17 English Standard Version (ESV)
17 Show me a sign of your favor,
that those who hate me may see and be put to shame
because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
In His peace, Melody
As you deal with tough days and heavy burdens, I am so thankful that you're desiring to trust our Good God and to look for what He gives each day. It's terrific that you're also looking to and sharing His Word ... there's comfort and wisdom there for you, and for your readers. - Mom
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