"I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
I'm reminding myself of that, even now. I know I am a frail and weak vessel, falling short daily, of who God would want me to be. That's something that can make the heart sad as it is, let alone when loneliness creeps in.
One day, the wife says she's coming home, re-establishing "us," and the next she is more fickle. I wonder how long I can hold on?
I'm fighting a battle with loneliness right now that I can't fix all the time. Bible reading and prayer are comforting; petting the dogs and having that cup of coffee outside in the cool and quiet of the morning (60 degrees here this morning).
I can find temporary ways to alleviate the loneliness, but it's only that.......temporary. I'm not whole. A piece of me still is absent, and it hurts.
Lord Jesus, this day.............would you please provide rest for my heart. Whatever way you want to do it, or are willing........I wait on You.
No matter what this day brings.........no matter the disappointments or joys; surprises or revelations........may I be able to be calm, at peace, and hopeful in You, no matter what. (Nice to say Lord, but hard to do).
-Soupy
I'm reminding myself of that, even now. I know I am a frail and weak vessel, falling short daily, of who God would want me to be. That's something that can make the heart sad as it is, let alone when loneliness creeps in.
One day, the wife says she's coming home, re-establishing "us," and the next she is more fickle. I wonder how long I can hold on?
I'm fighting a battle with loneliness right now that I can't fix all the time. Bible reading and prayer are comforting; petting the dogs and having that cup of coffee outside in the cool and quiet of the morning (60 degrees here this morning).
I can find temporary ways to alleviate the loneliness, but it's only that.......temporary. I'm not whole. A piece of me still is absent, and it hurts.
Lord Jesus, this day.............would you please provide rest for my heart. Whatever way you want to do it, or are willing........I wait on You.
No matter what this day brings.........no matter the disappointments or joys; surprises or revelations........may I be able to be calm, at peace, and hopeful in You, no matter what. (Nice to say Lord, but hard to do).
-Soupy