It’s been almost a month since my husband moved to heaven. People often ask how I am doing, to which I say, okay. I do have moments of tears, but when unsettling thoughts come, I choose to sing. Holy Spirit is leading me to do this, because in singing, my heart is turned to God and those thoughts have no place to land. I am reminded that just because a bird (thought) flies over, doesn’t mean you have to let it build a nest (find a home) on you.
In addition, a very dear friend of mine has been texting me love and encouragement in word and pictures daily.
Today, I want to encourage you. God loves you, He sees you, He cares for you.
“But let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You and be in high spirits. For You, Lord, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor).”
Psalm 5:11-12 AMPC
“The Lord also will be a refuge and a high tower for the oppressed, a refuge and a stronghold in times of trouble (high cost, destitution, and desperation). And they who know Your name [who have experience and acquaintance with Your mercy] will lean on and confidently put their trust in You, for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek (inquire of and for) You [on the authority of God’s Word and the right of their necessity]. [Ps. 42:1.]”
Psalm 9:9-10 AMPC
“Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. [Ps. 55:22.]”
1 Peter 5:7 AMPC
You may also want to read how the great psalmist King David encouraged himself in the Lord. It’s found in 1st Samuel 29-30.
