It's heavy but rejoice greatly!

Today I have had so much on my mind that is so heavy and yet I take such great joy in the comforting presence of our King! 

This morning began with many beautiful interactions with young women at the Crisis Pregnancy Center where I volunteer. Women who desperately need the saving grace of our Lord. As I listened and observed their situations today my heart was heavy for them. So many loads to bear.

I then start to think of a hard situation and longing that I have in my heart. I know others in the same place that I am. So many thoughts, questions, and wondering where the fairness is in all of it.

Then last night I lay bed in think of all of those lost and hurting in Japan and think...how can God comfort those who are hurting in a far away place and yet still comfort the heaviness within my heart? There was a day that I would have said God doesn't care that much - there are bigger things out there for God to take care of instead of me. Thankfully my heart has grown to a place where I realize that the heaviness I carry is real and it is unselfish and God CARES! Just as He comforts those who desperately need Him in a tragic disaster He comforts my heaviness and says, "My grace is all you need my power works best in weakness!" I praise Him for that today!

Join me in praying for all those around us that are carrying heavy loads...we have a God who will meet us with arms outstretched and comfort those who are weak. Lord, you are Almighty!