Psalm 30:2 Lord my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me.
It has been a week. I’m still struggling with the grumpy-whiny-s, which I despise. I’m still struggling with exhaustion—not “I’m getting sick” exhaustion or “I have a chronic condition” exhaustion, but just garden variety “I’m tired of being tired” exhaustion. Lord, I don’t like feeling this way, and I think that when I get this way, I’m not as effective for You, but here is where I am and here is where You can use me if I let You, so, please, Jesus, take the whiny, imperfect mess that I am and use all of me to shine for You.
Psalm 30:5b …weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
I need to show myself the grace that my precious Savior so compassionately lavishes on me. I’m just in a slump, a low place. I do not like it. I do not intend to stay here. But here is where I currently am, and I know my Savior is right beside me, holding me in the palm of His hand, loving me as completely and fiercely as always. I am ok, I will be ok, because He is still my precious Savior and I am still His beloved child. Thank You, Jesus. Help me continue to praise You with my whole heart.
Psalm 30:11 You turned my wailing into dancing; You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for Your grace and mercy, for the understanding that I need to be more compassionate with myself, especially when I struggle. Thank You for Your presence, for Your encouragement, for Your steadfast love. Thank You for Your willingness and ability to use me regardless of my circumstances. Thank You for joy and peace that can only come from You. Draw me closer. Help me always to shine Your light. Amen.
Psalm 30:12 …that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise You forever.
Have a blessed day.
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