I felt so lonely today.....and worn down.....and discouraged....and insignificant.
Do you know what God did?
He got me to Bible study where I was reminded I have a very dear friend there, willing to help me with the boys if I would just ask; and where several women commented on how great my boys are--I needed that reminder today!
Then He gave me a phone call that relieved some stress for the near future, giving us more time to decide how to move forward. And I was blessed just from hearing this friend's heart.
Then when I turned on my Kindle to read my novel and found it was still on my Bible, He gave me a verse reminding me of His love for me and how this present "suffering" is nothing compared to the glory of being with Him--even now, in the present.
Then I went to the Y where I worked out with some great homeschooling moms that reminded me not only do I have friends, but I have friends who understand and can encourage this sometimes-lonely homeschool journey.
Then a friend in another state texted me asking if we could set up a phone date this week.
Then I came home to a message from a friend who will begin her homeschool journey soon asking me for my opinion on which curriculum to look at and how to choose where to start.
THEN (I know, it just doesn't end!) a dear woman at church gave me a giant hug (the norm is a quick sideways hug, so this was unexpected) as if she knew I needed it and I dissolved into tears. She just hugged me tighter and told me I'm special. How could she have known how much I needed that today?
Finally, another friend noticed my puffy eyes and asked why I'd been crying. To which I replied, "If you're nice to me, I'll start all over!" She promised to be mean. :) And then she listened.
Look what God did for me!! He met me at each and every emotion:
Lonely: He sent friend after friend reminding me I am not alone.
Worn down: He sent other homeschooling moms to encourage me.
Discouraged: He gave me a verse reminding me that He loves me and that is enough.
Insignificant: He had a friend ask for advice and sent a woman I deeply respect to tell me I'm special.
LOOK what God did for me! And you know what? He'll do it for you, too.
Thank You, Lord, for the reminders I so badly needed today. Thank You for meeting me at every turn.
