The God of All Comfort
By michelle | September 2, 2010
Some days it is very difficult to be the mother and wife that I desire to be. I want to be patient and loving, but when I am struggling with things privately, I tend to have very little patience with those I love.
I’ve had a difficult end to my summer and am once again dealing with uncertainty and worry. I am having a hard time getting through the day without tears or raising my voice. Being a mother is the greatest gift in the world. I am so appreciative that God has blessed with the three wonderful children to spend my days with. But even with all the incredible joy I am surrounded by each day, I am also dealing with some significant trails right now.
I’ve found great peace in prayer. For weeks, I’ve been trying to pray as much as I can. For myself, for those I love and even for those who I’ve never met. Life can be very trying at times. We are all given crosses to bear, whether they be for a long or short while. But we are given strength from God if we just believe and turn to Him in prayer.
My friend, Trish, sent this prayer to me:
Almighty God, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
come to my help and deliver me from this difficulty that besets me.
I believe Lord, that all trials of life are under Your care
and that all things work for the good of those who love You.
Take away from me fear, anxiety and distress.
Help me to face and endure my difficulty with faith, courage and wisdom.
Grant that this trial may bring me closer to You
for You are my rock and refuge, my comfort and hope, my delight and joy.
I trust in Your love and compassion.
Blessed is Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Like the photo of Punky (above), right now, I am pushing on. I am relying on the grace of God to pull me through, whatever that may mean. I would appreciate your prayers right now. I hope that in the future I may be able to share some of this with you, but that depends on so much. Right now, I will be keeping things private and coveting your prayers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
7 Comments
Pres. Kathy on September 2, 2010 at 12:24 pm.
My prayers are with you! I know how you feel. Only God can help us get through our trials. Without Him we are nothing.
Sarah on September 2, 2010 at 1:01 pm.
I will pray, Michelle. *hug*
Matushka Anna on September 2, 2010 at 1:18 pm.
Always in my prayers…
Annie Luidhardt on September 2, 2010 at 8:41 pm.
Hugs from me as well!! I’m so sorry that things have been hard this summer! You can count on me for lots of prayers!! Love ya!!
Natalie Robinson on September 3, 2010 at 6:03 am.
I’m praying too, my friend.
Renee on September 3, 2010 at 9:59 pm.
I cannot know your trials, but I can certainly empathize with impatience and struggle through the day as we near the end of this pregnancy and I feel my mind and my heart are not fully present. It’s a good reminder of what it is all about to pray. And I will pray for you.
Patty on September 4, 2010 at 12:18 am.
Still thinking about you and praying.