I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart.
Psalm 27:13–14 NKJV
When things don’t seem to be going our way, it’s easy to lose heart. This is especially true when our difficulties revolve around life-changing losses. The sudden death of a loved one can be heartbreaking, leaving us gasping for breath, wondering how it happened and how we will ever find peace again. A devastating illness, a dashed dream, an ugly divorce, an alienation from a family member can leave us feeling untethered, without hope. When we’re still reeling, having difficulty finding our feet, it’s hard to stand up to even the littlest of daily challenges. Meanwhile, everyone else’s life goes on as before and we feel as if we’ve been left behind in the dust of despair.
But you can find a rainbow in the midst of these storms. It comes with the power of God and the belief that you will one day see His amazing goodness in your life. All you need to do is take courage and wait on Him. He will not only see you through but also give you whatever strength you need to find your feet and walk on stronger than ever before.
I’ve lost all hope that things will ever be normal again, Lord. So I’m hanging on to Your promise that I’ll one day see Your goodness come streaming through. I’m waiting on You. Give me courage, hope, patience, and the strength I need to find my feet. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2017 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Donna K. Maltese.