May these words from Psalm 62 bless your day as they already have me:
“My soul finds rest in God alone; My salvation comes from Him alone.
He alone is my rock and my salvation.
He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God.
He is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in Him at all times, O peoples;
Pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.
One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard:
That You, O God, are strong
And that You, O Lord, are loving.
Surely You will reward each person
According to what He has done.”
In the last few months, I have struggled with two issues: how to help an acquaintance through a divorce, and how to cheerfully help a dear friend prepare to move away. I have felt inadequate in both situations, and consumed with, in the first case, learning about destitution, assisting when this person has had no legal representation, and dealing with the utter frustration of what seems to be a societal problem, that of a person’s situation not mattering in a civil court action. There, but by the grace of God Almighty, go any of us.
Secondly, I have to say goodbye today to a friend who has been a confidante, a source of wisdom, and one who has blessed me personally and as a writer. I hate goodbyes. Although we will be connected, thanks to technology, we will not hug, or call in the middle of the night, and I will not be present to help her to doctor appointments and through tough struggles.On the other hand, God is freeing me to help others in coming months as these two situations disappear from the forefront, only, I suppose, to be replaced by others.
I asked God to use me. He has in both instances. I have neglected my writing; that is a real sacrifice. I have postponed necessary appointments and been swept up in immediacy, without considering the costs. So once more, I feel drained, discouraged, and inadequate. My well needs filling. This Psalm is a baby step toward restoration of my spirit.
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