Today’s devotions in all arenas has been about praising God in the midst of any and all storms.  Surrendering to Him always so His strength can become yours.  Examples of Paul saying he was glad when he was weak for then God can be strong and David proclaiming that in all his weakness God’s strength was seen.  These are excellent examples of who God wants us to be–God wants me to be.

Because of Mother’s Day being so close to Father’s Day and having had many years of enjoying those days with my kids and grandkids makes my heart ache when they come.  The present state of my own kids’ relationship with one another makes these days lonely.  Yet, what does God say to do in times like these?  “Praise Him.”  He says to believe, to trust, to have faith.  I needed these reminders this morning.

As I had journaled earlier this morning I asked God what He wanted me to know from Him today?  His message was precise and simple:  “Be still and know that I am God.”  He has been telling me this the past few days and reminding me that these issues are His garden plots.  He is working the soil so they can be fruitful.  My role needs to be still and know that God is at work.  My role is also to believe, trust and have faith in the very One who took my garden plot (me) and turned it from a mess of weeds to a fruitful garden He uses to feed hungry, hurting souls lost in their own hurts, hang-ups and habits.

God is truly faithful.  I needed this reminder today.  Thank you Father.