A JOY STRENGTH MORNING

     I am finally learning to listen to Him in a different way...thanks to JOY STARTS HERE. Here's what happened this morning.
     I have been crabby about some things, especially at the nursing home. I have struggled with changes and been frustrated. When this happens, I recognize that I do not have the peace that comes with remembering: God is with me. (That's what Jesus' name, Immanuel, means.)
     This morning I sat outside and asked Him what my problem is...and He showed me these things:
---The sudden death of our friend with HD brought me vividly to the point that I will be facing the same thing in due time.
---My frustrations with the nursing home staff and issues are about trying to hold on to my husband. I want him to be comfortable, but that is not always possible-for me, you, nor Marvin.
---I can do only so much, and the rest is definitely in His hands.
    After I grieved some, I wanted to play some music...and I came upon Carol Cymbala's, He's Been Faithful. One of my favorites. Here's the words to verse 1:


In my moments of fear, through every pain, every tear,
There's a God who's been faithful to me.
When my strength was all gone, when my heart had no song,
Still in love, He's proved faithful to me.
Every word He's promised is true; What I thought was impossible,
I see my God do.
He's been faithful, faithful to me, looking back His love and mercy I see.
Though in my heart I have questioned, even failed to believe,
Yet He's been faithful, faithful to me.


I am back to peace in my heart...thank you, Lord.