God's Word

I love God’s Word.  I love reading it, hearing it read, journaling it, but most of all I love that it is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.  (Hebrews 4:12). 

Last October, I received an invitation (for ladies only) from a well-known speaker, author, and friend, Margaret Feinberg, to accompany her on a 50mile hike in the Scottish Highlands.  There were only 10 spots open for the trip and it was a first come, first serve basis.  My dear husband, Louie, encouraged me to fill out an application to be a part of the team.  So I did.  

For months now I have been ‘in training’ with pilates, hiking, tread mill, bicycle, eating right; trying to condition this 61 year old body to get into shape!  But I have to say, it’s an uphill battle and physical conditioning profits little – and it doesn’t last long if you don’t keep it up! 

The other morning, I was feeling very weak and worried that I just didn’t have it in me to do this.  I was basically having a very difficult time.  I ached, my hip was out, my feet hurt, and I was tired and hungry for a big fat pizza!  I cried out to the Lord, ‘What did I get myself into? What was I thinking? How can I do this?’ 

It was a few minutes later when I quit complaining and got quiet before the Lord; that I laid down on our bed.  A small ‘scripture pillow’ a friend made for me that I keep on our bed was in my way, so I picked it up and looked at it, and read the verse she had sewn into it. ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ (Isaiah 41:10)

Tears filled my eyes as I was gently reminded, that God is with me.  He will give me the strength I need – He will help me.  He will hold my hand.  I need not fear, I need not be anxious, for He is my God!  

God’s Word sustains, uplifts, encourages, exhorts, comforts, strengthens, edifies, convicts, blesses, promises, . . . so no matter what I’m going through, just knowing that God is in control and is with me, is more than enough.  Thank You Lord.