Last week seemed to be extra tough for some reason. I felt defeated and so discouraged and then as I was trying to stay afloat I came across a list of friends and family we plan to call when we receive a referral. I wrote that list over a year ago. Finding that list pretty much did me in. The enemy was really beating me up and filling my head with doubt. Friday also marked the start of 24 months on the waiting list for a referral of our sweet girl. I posted all this on facebook asking for prayer because I was trying so hard to not let it steal my joy. The response was overwhelming. Encouragement from so many precious ladies began filling my comment feed and blessed me so much!!!! By the end of the night I felt hope and peace. I haven't really complained at all over social media during this whole process and have tried to keep most of my discouraging days to myself. I realized last week that we are not meant to carry burdens alone and we need each other! It felt so good to just be real and say hey I'm not strong enough to do this on my own and I need some prayer. Thank you all so much!
I want to share a devotional that my dear friend Sandy Burr shared with me on Thursday.
"Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded." Hebrews 10:35
Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer than you thought? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their “due season” come. Don’t let that be you! Be encouraged today, your answer is closer than you think. If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your victory. It’s always darkest just before the dawn arrives.
You serve a faithful God, and He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. Don’t cast away your confidence today because your reward is coming. And just like a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her newborn, you’ll forget about your struggle when you are holding on to your promise.
While you are waiting, keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Wake up every morning and say out loud, “I’ve come too far to give up now. My due season is coming. I will reap my harvest.” Stay in faith and look for His hand of blessing because He has promised you victory, and it’s closer than you think! - Joel Osteen
I know this was for me! I hope it will encourage you too! Don't give up! Do not forget in the dark what God has promised you in the light!!!
