A Difficult Time

I was looking through my notebook/diary this morning and I came across this letter that I had written to myself many months ago. As I read it, I felt God's grace wash over me. I wrote it to myself during a very difficult time and now as I read it this morning, it fills me with hope and peace.

I know that you are going through a very difficult phase in your life right now. I am sorry that you have to go through this but keep trusting in God.

I know that your life is heading in a different direction than you planned and that you are coming to terms with this, but continue to hold onto the promises of God.

Sometimes when something does not work out like you planned, God has something better in store. So do not worry. Throw your worries out the window and be filled with trust. Look at how God has carried you through so many obstacles. Why would He abandon you now?

He won't.

God will be there for you every second of your life journey. He has carried you through worse situations.

I know that you are upset and are dealing with many obstacles, but God is your Comforter. He can heal you. He may not heal you physically or mentally, or in a way that you wish, ut he can heal you in ways that you can't even imagine.

God will never let you go or give up on you. Find your strength in Him. Find your courage to get through this underneath his wings. With him, you will thrive and get through this time.

Yearn for God's presence. Be still and know that He is always with you and He never abandons you. Continue to find blessings in the little things of life- in the sunsets, the birds and the butterflies.

God created them and He created you. You are His precious child.

I know this is a scary and confusing time, but know that God is there for you. He always was, is and will be.

Let God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit cleans you, refresh you and calm the raging storms within your soul. Find the peace that surpasses all understanding.

I know that you struggle with feelings of guilt, but know that you are forgiven by God. He has already forgiven you for the past. He wants you to be fully in the present. He wants you to forgive those you need to forgive- those who you have anger against.

Let God heal you and transform your life. Don't hold onto the past. Hold onto hope. Hold onto strength. Hold onto courage. Hold onto the outstretched arms of God, waiting to embrace you and to comfort you through this difficult time.