OUR STRONGHOLD

Psalm 59:10

O my strength! for you I watch; for you, O God, are my stronghold.

The waiting continues. The carbon dioxide level in Mama’s blood and muscle is still high than normal so she is still hooked up to a ventilator. She eats through a tube but she is conscious now. You would see that occasional smile from her face that is now covered with micropore tapes and the protruding ventilator tube from her mouth. The waiting continues and hopefully, a good news would be shared by the doctor within the day.

I had to be strong for everyone, I hold to hold myself together. Through Him, I felt strong, strong enough to take this day on, strong enough for my family, strong for everyone by God's strength alone. I wasn't scared anymore, because God gives us not a spirit of fear, but of LOVE, POWER and a SOUND MIND! I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me! He is my stronghold. I have been through these before, and we know the Lord is with us all.

Let us pray +

O Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to You, we shall see Your hand, Your purpose, Your will through all things. Help us feel your presence even more firmly in our lives. Give us courage to face anything, to endure everything - with You by our side.

Amen +

God is my refuge on the day of distress.