Encouraged.

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have called you by name, you are mine.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;

when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,

and the flame shall not consume you.

For I am the LORD your God, 

the Holy one of Israel, your Savior".

Isaiah 43:1-3

I think I've been giving in to despair a little bit to much lately.  Sure, it sucks being sick, wondering if I'll ever be better.  It's incredibly hard to be so exhausted that I don't have the energy to do anything, and so depressed that I don't want to anything.  

And yet, I know God is in all of this.  I know everything He does is righteous and just.  I know he uses trials to shape and mold his children.  I know He will bring me through.  

He is good. faithful. loving. merciful. gracious. patient.  When He decides to bring me out of this season, I am hopeful that I will be more faithful, humble, loving, gracious, compassionate, patient, kind, gentle and wise than before. 

My prayer is that instead of dwelling on how I feel, I would be captivated by my beautiful savior...living each day for His glory.