You raise me up...

Mrs. Gabriel:
Have you ever been to church and felt like the message was only for you? directed toward? you were found out? That's how I felt today. By the end of the sermon, I was a ball of tears. Of course, others felt the same way, but the message of perseverance was definitely one that I needed. I feel like someone has drained all the life out of me in this trial we are facing.I was immobilized with fear of failure. I needed Jesus to bring me back to life.

Jesus was there for the widow whose only son had died. He had compassion on her and raised her son to life. He did the same for Jairus whose daughter had died; "Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed." (Luke 7:11-16 and 8:40-42, 49-56) How do we get ready for this life-giving miracle?

1. DON'T GIVE UP OR GIVE IN. Even when we fail, God is full of mercy if we humble ourselves under His mighty hand. The song says:
"My heart and my flesh many times may fail,
but there is one truth that always will prevail:
God is the strength of my heart!
God is the strength of my heart!
God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!

2. DON'T SAY IT'S IMPOSSIBLE.
Impossible is not a fact, it's an opinion...Impossible is NOTHING to God!

3.DON'T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF JESUS.
He is the air I breathe. His holy presence, living in me. I am desperate for Him. This is the best place to be.

So if you (like me) are in the bottom of a pit, look up to Jesus, putting your full weight on Him, trusting Him with all your heart, leaning not unto your own understanding. Our great, holy and almighty God will give us the miracle we need: a fresh start, a new and clean heart, peace, healing, restoration, courage, whatever we need, we can trust Him to provide in His way and timing that's best. We serve the Way Maker!