my comfort

Journal entry by Ann — Jan 12, 2018
Isaiah 43:1b-3
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

This is one of my favorite verses. First of all that I am His gives me the greatest comfort. I long to be no where else than in my Heavenly Fathers arms. I have held on tightly to this verse this last year.
Second no matter what I am going through the waters, rivers, or fire He will be with me. I will not endure any of it alone. He will protect me and allow into my life only what is needed to refine my heart to be more like His.
Every person’s story is different. And only God knows how it will play out. He reveals things to us when He has made us ready and helps us walk through all things. What ever you are experiencing is not easier or harder to deal with than someone else’s. What is happening in your life is chosen just for you. People can have similar events happen but no two people deal with it the same or have exactly the same experience.
I only hope I will learn quickly what the lesson is and how to use it to bless others. Life is hard and God gave us people in our lives to be a support system. Reach out, love each other, and help the hurting. H

Love and hugs, Ann