One thing that has settled me down in the last few hours has been searching scripture for some peace and comfort. I have so much to be thankful for, so why do I dwell on the negatives? I guess everyone in the position of a military spouse has their breaking point...I just can't believe mine is coming so soon. Of course, I never really expected that deployment was going to happen so soon either.
I guess, I really should keep re-reading and focusing on at least these verses...among many. I hope that these can bring some comfort and peace to you, in whatever you all may be battling.
"I lift my eyes to the hills--
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip--
he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD watches over you--
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all harm--
he will watch over your life;
the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore." Psalm 121
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12
And finally, this is a song that was written and arranged by some professors from my alma mater, Concordia University, Seward, NE...I put a video at the bottom to hear a HS choir singing the song to get the full affect...
I AM Forever Who I AM
Though mountains slide into the sea, and waters rush where fields should be,
Though monuments and nations fall, Your Holy City stands through all.
When nothing seems to stay the same, You teach us Your Eternal Name.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
We buy and sell, we lose or gain; our fortunes shift like sun and rain.
Sustain our lives, reward our toil with bread and honey, wine and oil.
Save us and others from our greed; You always give us what we need.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
Our lust for power, wealth and land diminishes the earth You planned.
Prevent our crimes and futile wars; convince us that all things are yours.
We rage and burn and kill and steal, but You redeem, restore and heal.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
Like shepherds watching for the light, aware of dangers in the night,
We hear the angel: “Do not fear, the Savior of the world is near.”
We run, we see, we touch, we laugh. You come to earth on our behalf.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
Each generation looks for truth, and doubt can trouble age or youth.
If other gods would take Your place, remember us with love and grace.
Reclaim us if we go astray; You are the Truth, the Life, the Way.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
Some days seem long, though life is brief, and death is waiting like a thief.
When vision fades and dreams go dry, we will on Unseen things rely.
Our stories take but a page, but Yours goes on from age to age.
I Am forever who I Am,
Above you, beneath you, around you and within you.
Be still and know that I AM GOD
Beautiful Ronda. Made me cry as it does most times when I hear it. Thanks for posting. You hang in there. You are a strong, independent woman that can do so much more than you believe. You come from tough stock and a few difficulties and troubles are not going to do you in. I love you.
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