Hanging On...

There are days when you, personally, are just barely hanging on.

And then there are times you're solid, feel confident of your direction, have harmony in most or all areas of your life, BUT ...

Others you love, care for, minister to, whatever the case may be are "just barely hanging on".

Sometimes it's because life can deal dirty hands. Other times, you can directly point out the moment your loved one or friend took the road that led to this difficult time. However, whatever the path, the fact that they are struggling gives you sadness and breaks your heart.

So, if you are there, or know someone who is...

Spend some time in Philippians...particularly the beginning...Paul says in v. 6: I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes back again..."

and at the end in chapter 4 he reminds us to stay focused on what is healthy and valuable as a Christ follower...v.8 says: And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

There are times that life on this earth is hurtful, difficult, frustrating. It creates anxiety that is unnecessary because we forget that God is sovereign over all things. We get caught up in today and our (usually selfish) struggles.

I hope today you will recognize that the God of peace, the sovereign God, is walking beside you and has never left you...and never will.

Blessings.