‘To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” [Isaiah 61:3]

These last two days have me so drained. The hours I’ve been awake verses the hours I’ve slept aren’t equal. There was little strength. Yesterday, I didn’t act upon what I say. That upset me. Today is a new day and I’m learning. I must constantly remind my flesh that my God is greater than all I face. The Lord sends His Holy Spirit to guide me and empower me. I don’t have to face it alone. I am daughter of the Most High. He is always by my side. Through the good and through the bad… especially in the bad.

Father, I pray You forgive me for yesterday’s mistakes. I should have ran straight to You at the first sign of weariness. I ran to things of this world instead. Lord, only You can help through my circumstances. You are my Rock. My Foundation. My Hope. My Strength. My Courage. My All. You are all I need. You are more than enough. May I depend on Your Holy Spirit every day of my life. May I overcome my flesh. May I run to You at the first sight of trouble. Guide me. Use me. Plant me. Water me. Prune me. Lead me where You must. I will go. My life is Yours. My stress is Yours. I am free. I can do anything through You.