A bruised reed he will not break,

and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.

In faithfulness he will bring forth justice…. Isaiah 42:3

 

This verse is one of my all-time favorites! Many times in my life I have been in a place where I was bruised and broken (metaphorically speaking). I felt used up, worn down, and burned out. In those dark and difficult days, this verse always brought me comfort. It communicated to me that God saw my situation, He saw my hurts and my struggles, my fears and my feelings of hopelessness. But beyond that, it told me that He cared so much for me at those times, especially, that He would be kind to me and gentle with me. As close as I was to breaking at times, I could count on Him not to not allow me to be completely broken. As burned out as I was, I knew He would not allow the remaining embers of my life or spirit to be snuffed out.

 

God sees what you’re going through today. He sees all your hurts and fears and worries and disappointments…and He cares about you in the midst of them! Turn to Him in trust and let Him strengthen you, heal you, guide you, and tend to your heart. And trust the outcomes of your situation to Him. He is faithful, and He loves you so!

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you;

he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 (NIV)

Press into Him today; rest in His kindness.  Give Him your cares . . . He cares for you.

mary

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