Psalm 20:1-2

May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

Seems like the only passages that i've been opening up to the past several weeks are all like this. Whenever I just open up the bible, these are where I end up. Is this a conscious or unconscious effort? I don't know. The only thing i need to keep reminding myself is that i don't have to hurt by myself. My GOD is with me and He is good. He sends people to help me through it all. They're my support from Zion..my guardian angels. And that's good enough- for now.

Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

Why is it so hard to understand that? Actually, understanding it isnt the problem- why is it so hard to keep that in mind when there's trouble?? It explicitly says, that the Lord CARES for those who TRUST in him. It's not like, i put my trust in him when i'm going through tough things, and He leaves me hanging. No-- it's the complete opposite. He's my refuge, my rock, He cares for me. God won't let bad things happen to me without reason..he's a Good God. He's GOOD. So if i understand all that, then why can't i keep remembering to cast my cares upon the Lord?? Why do I keep crying?

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. - Psalm 55:22

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

He promises good things for us in heaven, and all he asks of us (can i even say that?) is to persist in our walk with the Lord. Our time on earth is short, and there is no point in being upset over anything. God is good, forever and ever. He never will give us what we cannot handle, and if we can't, He's there anyway to pick me up. Just gotta keep my eyes fixed on God, just straight ahead. Even though things are tough, think of his warm embrace and imagine His wiping away my tears, my hurt, all my wounds.

God- I'm so hurting right now. But help me to not let that hinder my relationship with You. If anything, help me to grow closer to you, to seek you and to thirst for you. Help me to not be distracted by what's around me but to focus on what's ahead of me- You. I ask you for diligence, perseverance, and desire to seek joy despite the circumstance.

Thank You for sending Your Son to die for me on the cross.

Psalm 23:1-4

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

It's like finding an oasis in the desert. Nothing more/else can satisfy. What a great passage to start off the day with..

:)