Hello all, hope you are having a great week thus far! This week for me has been an emotional roller coaster for me. August 16th was Frank’s (my husband) Birthday, Happy Heavenly Birthday Frank! On my YouTube channel, I have a video about when certain days come around, and how difficult they can be (https://youtu.be/HQvtGh0he2o). This birthday was extremely hard, and I really struggled throughout the day. Thank you to those who reached out to me or kept me in your thoughts and prayers. Birthdays are extremely hard. I have learned over the years not to force myself to be strong, go to work, or put myself in an emotionally difficult situation. I will continue to do this going forward and found it beneficial to my emotional healing.
My mom this morning told me to read Isaiah 41 (NKJV). The part that spoke to me was verse 17 – 18:
“The poor and needy seek water, but there is none,
Their tongues fail for thirst.
I, the Lord, will hear them;
I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
I will open rivers in desolate heights,
And fountains in the midst of the valleys;
I will make the wilderness a pool of water,
And the dry land springs of water.
Experiencing such great trauma in life, you feel as though you are in a place where you cannot survive the conditions because it is so abrasive, because what you need to survive is not there; no food, no water, no shelter. The Bible is great because it uses parables using nature so we can understand what God is saying spiritually. Yesterday and a great portion of today I feel I am in desolate place. Praise God he provides what you need to overcome. I felt the watering of my soul and spirit throughout the day even though it was difficult. And guess what…I made it through the day! And so can you!
Enjoy your day and reflect on a time God has provided for you in a desert place.
Strength Through Love
Dr. Sharee’ Morgan