drained

Some stuff happened over the weekend. long story...

The event was crushing in a way...and all I could do through the night was to remember the verse that says,

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

It still hurts...throughout sat night to sunday morning, I felt that there's no way I would be able to regain strength to move on.

But thank God...some dear sisters encouraged me with their prayers, listening ears and support. (sisters, you know who you are: thank you so much for everything) The love, counsel and care showered upon me gave me strength.

Prayed with hubby, who was not feeling any much better really...(save that he was really much stronger than me emotionally)...and thank God, He lifted our souls from the heaviness.

If not for His grace, both of us would not have the strength to move forward with courage and embrace whatever challenges might be ahead.

I like a verse which hubby mentioned,

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

Without God, some circumstances can really crush us very badly. But thank God.. there is always hope in Him.

Although the sadness still lingers...it's different. I know.

Such circumstances put me to a test..."Can I still believe that God is loving, good, faithful, almighty and gracious?"