The past 2 weeks have been such a roller coaster of emotions! In the middle of the downward spiral of emotions God has sent me little obvious glimpses of him; but only if I care to take the focus off of myself and my situation to seek him. This was s little bit of a reassurance that God sent to me in the form of an email from http://www.proverbs31ministries.com/


I Know How I Designed you
I think about the times we don't believe we can handle any more stress. The pressure seems overwhelming and we cry, "Time out! I can't take any more!"
God responds, "Trust me. You will not be destroyed. I know your pressure points. I know how much stress you can take. I know how I designed you."
I cannot describe the peace I felt when I related the work of my husband's hands to the work of God's hand.Of course He knows how much I can take. After all He is my Creator, the one who bent down by the river and fashioned me with His hands. He's the one who knit me together in the depths of my mother's womb, the one who is called the Potter.
He knows the exact temperature needed in the kiln to create the perfect clay vessel. He knows how hot the fire must be to separate the dross from the silver and gold. He knows how much pressure a diamond or emerald must withstand in order for it to come forth solid and brilliant. He knows how long the irritant must sit in an oyster before it becomes a pearl.
My Father knows exactly how much I can take. He knows because He designed me. With that realization I am able to trust Him and smile at the future, no matter how hard life is today.

Lord Jesus, You are the Carpenter. You know exactly how to build a piece that will withstand pressure and stress, a work of art that will not easily crumble. You created me the same way. Rather than tremble in the face of despair, help me trust in Your design. In Jesus' Name, Amen.


When I am trying to seek God and not lean on my own understanding he is faithful to send me constant messages in the form of emails, phone calls and even texts. He is always willing to reassure but only if I am willing to follow his word and listen...

Proverbs 3:5 (New International Version)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;