Feeling a bit 'naff' to-day and wish that Bristol had some prayer surgeries up and running so that I could 'drop in' and receive some prayer. I am feeling mentally tired and a bit low. Steve, my husband has had some major health concerns recently which have been worrying us and I now realise that I miss the support at the school gate! My daughter entered Senior school last September and since then I have lost the opportunity to daily chat to other parents in the playground, at pick-up time. Now she walks home on her own. Having an only child means that these stages are over quicker for me than for my friends with multiple children and thus the ending feels premature.
Also I miss my friend who died recently, I still feel very sad that she took her own life and just wish she was still here. She was a great person.
So I have been asking myself, what is the hope of my faith? What can it give me when I am feeling anxious or low?
Reassurance that all things are in God's hands- the highs and the lows, the good and the bad.
Until recently I struggled with Romans 8:28 as I thought it seemed a bit glib, but a little while ago I connected with this verse in a new way when I was taught a song within Bath Community Gospel Choir. The song is a Fred Hammond Song entitled 'All Things are Working and I fought the tears back as I sang words like 'All things are working for me, even things I can't see. Your ways are so beyond me but you said that you would let it be for my good, so I'll rest and just believe.' You can listen to this song if you click Fred Hammond.
Since then I have decided that actually my faith is based on Romans 8:28 and that it helps me trust God, when I can't see that all things are working for me.
Hugs and prayers for you all.
Hope we can catch up soon if you are coming across the pond.