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Through The Hardest of Times


The blog comes back tonight with a post with a message that has been heavy on my heart and mind. Hard times are surrounding us and the world is laden with fear and uncertainty in the face of a global pandemic. Hearts are hurting. Families are going through heartache and loss on so many levels; it can be hard to have faith when everyone is going through the hardest of times in one way or another.

What can we do to help us have the strength to push through something that we can't on our own?

1) Prayer- Prayer is of utmost importance in coming through difficulty no matter the situation. I have found that conversations with the Lord have an unmatched comforting quality. Christ is the best friend that could ever be had. He will listen. He knows everything about you. All of your qualities. Thoughts. Emotions. Fears. You name it, He knows it. A hurting heart needs prayer. The Lord will always be a comfort. Lend Him your troubles. He'll lend you a comforting hand through the hardest of times. He is known to stick closer than a brother.

"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24 KJV)

2) Lean on Loved Ones-  Social distancing has made America and the entire world forego all of its normal traditions; funerals are a way for us to receive closure and comfort from loved ones and friends. I am a natural hugger at heart and love to love on people, and I cannot imagine what losing someone during this crisis must feel like. For now, we have to rely on texts, calls, cards, and visits in small groups. The Lord provides blessings in giving us loved ones so be sure to lean on them as much as you can and hold on. Pray with them any way that you can. Encourage them. Family and friends are special; they can help you through the hardest of times.



3) Keep Faith- Stay strong in your faith and keep your courage. Jesus is with you and will be with you throughout all of your days going forward. He loves you. Keeping faith while immersed in grief can be one of the hardest challenges we face. We go through all of the stages of wondering why; fervent questions linger in our minds.

Things happen that we can't understand. We miss our loved one.
Grief will most certainly last for a life time; I have grieved my grandmothers every day since they've passed. Not a day goes by that I don't have a memory pop by. I dream of them often. Even though it's hard to grasp, sometimes life just happens. We have to keep faith & trust in Christ through the hardest of times. 
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee withersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9 KJV)


No matter what you are going through, stay strong & trust Him in all things; for He will carry you through the hardest of times. 

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