I know it has been a while since I have written…. Life has taken the wind out of me over and over in the past month. But, you know, I am still standing or more accurate…. kneeling with lots of tears. I have been in quite a bit of prayer for my legs have been quite weak, but my heart quite strong.

Crying is a very tough emotion for me to let anyone see. God has taught me that crying doesn’t mean I am weak, but just the opposite… I am strong. When I am able to release my fear, exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and overwhelming feelings through tears, then I am able to see clearly the part I am to play in this game called life. I also am able to continue to move forward for those who need me to continue on.

The picture above is one I took in our park when my husband and I were running with our dog. I ran the hill while they walked (there were 7 deer in the field they were watching intently). When I turned around, the sunset just took my breath away. It made me think of a special person I have in my life who is fighting hard to fulfill to path God has set before her. Life is definitely not easy, but I will grab hold to God’s word… “to be strong and courageous for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” – Joshua 1:9. This verse helps me to stay strong and be courageous, as well as the Godly example shown by this special person in my life who has chosen this verse as her own.

Years ago I chose this verse as my own…. “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.” -Psalm 34: 17-20

What is your verse when you are weak? Which verse do you cling to?