I had a sweet friend to call me last night and share her heart with me. It's always so inspiring to hear how God uplifts and sustains His children...especially during the "dark" moments. This precious friend has recently been through the illness and death of her beloved mother. You know that had to be a tough time for her. She and her mom were very close. But because both of them had personal relationships with the Lord, they could find JOY in the midst of the storm.
I want her to tell you her story in her own words, so when the time is right, we will post it here on my blog. But until then, be assured that there is NOTHING you will ever have to face that you'll have to face alone. God has promised never to leave us or forsake us...that's a promise! And God never breaks His promises.
Remember: JOY is not always about "happiness". Happiness depends on what's "happening"....our circumstances. JOY depends on our RELATIONSHIP with Christ! And as Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us: "The JOY of the Lord is our strength!" (Even in the midst of UNhappy times!)
That's such a comforting truth! I know it was a blessing for your friend to have you to be a messenger of God's comfort to her.
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