Take Heart

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV

I believe there are many lessons in this verse, at least 3. I'd like to focus on just one: do not lose heart. I needed this today before I knew I needed it and didn't realize God had provided before I needed it. My need is not yet met, but it will be. It's not time.

We've come to the point where my mother needs more care than she's currently getting. Care that is costly and like most aging seniors, the funds are limited. So we as a family must decide how best to take care of her needs without sacrificing our own future or current well being. That would help no one. I thought I'd found the answer yesterday only to be disheartened today when I got additional information. I did read this verse this morning but I focused on the latter half about being renewed in spirit even as we waste away physically.

But that wasn't the lesson I needed. God knew the information I would get today. He's reminding me he's got this, because frankly that's the only way I can face the decisions that we have to make. I have to believe he knows and he's going to provide for what we need, for what my mom needs.

So yes, many lessons but today I will take heart, not lose it. I will strengthen my spirit with his promise to provide for our needs. Thank you Lord. Amen.