Strength is defined as “the capability of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure.” So how does that relate to a person?
After the death of my husband and with COVID being out of control. I didn’t attend church for months. When I did decide to go back the pastors’ sermon was about being forced into a situation that you did not ask to be in. Talk about hitting home! That’s exactly where I was.
Sometimes life hands you things that you don’t feel equipped to deal with. Personally for me it has been the loss of loved ones, watching my children go through extremely difficult situations and being so overwhelmed with my own situation that I lose sleep and battle depression on a whole new level. It’s learning to cope with life in new ways and navigate paths you have not been down before.
Today I do not feel strong. I feel small and weak in comparison to all the things I need to get done. Many post it notes cover my table each reminding me of another task. As one is removed another quickly replaces it. I tell myself “one thing at a time.” I wipe away the salty tears that trickle down my cheeks, take a deep breath and forge ahead knowing that somehow it will be alright.
One of my favorite verses in the bible is in Isaiah 43:1-2, “Do not be afraid for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.”
Heart Strings 