A Fresh Word for a Hurting Heart

Psalm 3:1-3

O Lord how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
Many are saying to me, "God will not deliver him"
But you are a shield around me, O Lord, you bestow glory on me and lift up my hand.


David felt like he was in the minority. There may have been as many as 10,000 soldiers surrounding him at this time. Not only did David's enemies view him differently, they actively sought to harm him. As king, David could have trusted his army to defeat Absalom, instead, he depended upon God's mercy; therefore, he was at peace whatever outcome occurred, knowing that God's great purposes would prevail. We can overcome fear by trusting God for protection in our darkest hour.

I have seen many dark hours over the last 4 months, and last night was truly dark for our family. We will have victory over the power of Satan. Satan is strong, BUT GOD is stronger!
Fear is not from God. Fear is terrible. It's awful to be fearful. It's oppressive. OVERCOMING is hard. I feel as though I'm walking in sand up a mountain. I'm tired, I'm discouraged, I have to work at every step I take. BUT GOD is a God of peace, and courage, and strength.

I keep saying I'm relying on God to get me and my family through this. Rubber meets the road. I have not been relying on God. Talk is cheap. I HAVE to rely on God and I will. I have tried this on my own, and guess what? I am failing miserably. BUT GOD doesn't fail at anything!

So here is my commitment to you. This is a big step for me, but I will be posting what God has shown me on this blog at least once a week. I need accountability. I need to rely on God. Right now there is only one set of footprints in the sand and for that one set I am thankful and will praise Him!

Amy