2 Corinthians 4:6‭-‬9

March 3, 2023

On my ride home from the therapist, I was listening to Paul tell the Church of Corinth "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." 2 Corinthians 4:6‭-‬9 NIV

This is what is leading me, this is His Message to me, right now. I need to share my jars of clay with anyone who meets me and knows me. I need to understand that I'm not destroyed, though I feel like it sometimes; I'm not crushed, though it seems so. I need to remember that Yeshua is with me and it's His Strength and Love that carries me up this million-mile mountain.

I pray His Love, Glory, and Truth is revealed through me to whomever I encounter; I pray His Strength is displayed through my pain. It is Him whom I #trust. It is His #Truth I want to share.

Therapy was good, today. It was my first of several visits. She listened and reminded me that even though I love pouring out my water for others, I still need to make sure my vessel is full so I can continue to do so. The loss of my dear, beautiful, wonderful, sweet Felicia is unbearable and has left a hole so big, it feels like it can't be mended. But, having Him who Created All Things in my life, I know His Hands will patch that hole, so that I may be filled again with water to share.

A friend of mine shared a video with me, recently, which asked "What if God was water?" Most of what the man said I fully agree with and were profoundly thought-provoking. The one thing I remember without re-watching is "If God were Water, Thunderstorms are His Sanctuary" - something like that. And, this is helpful, as an analogy: during this storm I'm in, I know He's my Sanctuary and I can rest in His Shadow.

I love you, Felicia. Always. Forever. #Fiercely