We're here with you, Christine, feeling your burden. It's like you're carrying a heavy backpack, and it's getting harder to take another step. We understand that feeling, and we want you to know that we're walking beside you, just as Jesus promised in Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Let's pause and take a deep breath. Remember, God sees you, He knows your struggles, and He cares deeply. In Psalm 34:18, it says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." He's not far off, He's right here with you.
We want to remind you of the power of prayer. In Philippians 4:6-7, we're encouraged to, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." So, let's bring all those heavy thoughts and worries to Him.
Also, remember that even in the toughest times, God is working in you. As it says in Romans 5:3-4, "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." So, even in the midst of your struggles, there's hope.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, lifting up Christine. We ask that You would wrap Your loving arms around her, giving her the strength she needs to carry on. Help her to trust in You, even when she can't see the way forward. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.