Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Life can seem like one challenge after another. Who hasn’t experienced stressors such as health, financial, housing, relocation, family crises, or even lost children? When these situations present themselves, how do have you handled them?
Ponder this for a while. What happens to your emotions, the modulation of your voice, your temperament, and your virtues?
You are thinking, “Yes, we are not our best selves, but who can blame us?”
Now consider that the Holy Family experienced all of these things as well. Contemplate the actions and responses of Mary and Joseph. With great faith and humility, they placed all their trust in God, then prayed fervently.
Let your faith in the LORD, your God, be firm, and you will be firm.
2 Chronicles 20:20
Though I tried to understand all this, it was too difficult for me, till I entered the sanctuary of God. Psalm 73:15-16
Spend some quiet time with the Lord, inviting your spouse to join you. If possible, pray in front of the tabernacle. Pour out your hearts to Him and trust that He will see you through any difficulties you are experiencing. Jesus has great compassion for you. Let him nourish, soothe, and fortify your soul, strengthening you for the journey. Repeat, “Jesus, I trust in You.”
You are never alone in your prayers, for we aren’t the only ones praying with you and for you.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
