Let Yourself be Held

Some days you wake up full of strength & energy, ready to take on the whole world.  You are unstoppable.  Other days all you have is just enough to hold steady & let yourself be held.

Both kinds of days are gifts from Him.

Who am I to think I am above the struggles of this life & the days of the Corona pandemic?  We have been quarantined for the last 3 weeks.  I have been skating along for the most part wondering what the "big deal" is all about?

Embracing having more free time as everything; appointments, groups, and social gatherings are all stripped from our schedules.

I am one that loves to be home, so in a sense, these have been my "glory days". Then, there are other moments like today.  Couldn't fall back asleep after just 5 hours in bed.  A sadness, a longing for "normal" again. Feeling like I couldn't face pushing through the challenges. Where is that "superstar" of yesterday?

It seems I can't bear it but I have no choice.  Father, you are here. Reminding me to be patient with myself and to take one moment at a time.  I may not "crush" this day with superstar" strength but I can see just enough light to hold steady & let You hold me.  Today that is all I have to offer.

What better place to keep my eyes on Him.

Join with me in prayer or lift up your own..

"Father you have comforted me with your tender mercies this morning.  I turn my eyes and heart towards you and give you my cares as best I can.  I see the faces of a few I could reach today.  Help me see a gentler way I can walk through this day with myself & those in my path carrying their own pain.  Thank you Father for holding me as today my strength is insufficient to hold together myself.  I cling to the words of who You are, my faithful Abba and my Shepherd holding me close to your heart. May I always be "weak" if it means I stay right there."

"He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom."  Is 40:11