“Moses' arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold
them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on
each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until
sunset.”
Exodus 17:12
Have you ever become so tired and weary that you could no
longer fight the battle before you? In
our moments of emptiness and weakness it is important to look to God and lean
on Him as He fills us back up; but like Moses, at some point we may all come to
a point where we just need to find a place to sit and have our friends come
beside us to hold us up so we can keep fighting.
This morning before I even finished my first cup of coffee I
was puked on twice and pooped on once (sorry for the graphic details). As those of you who have had sick kids know, I
am tired and feeling like I am running on empty. I can’t hold my own arms up at this point,
but praise God, I have friends and family who are willing to come beside me and
help me. I have friends who are lifting
me and my sick little girl up in prayer as I type. That’s the will of God in action! We were
never meant to walk this life alone, girls.
We need each other. God has
placed people in your life for the very same purpose that He sent Timothy to
the Thessalonians—“to strengthen and encourage you in your faith so that no one
would be unsettled in these trials.” (1 Thessalonians 3:2) Embrace those around you today and praise God
for the blessings He has placed in your path.
Lord, thank you so
much for the relationship I have with you, and thank you for surrounding me with support. These
ladies have accomplished your purpose 100 times over. They have made sure that
I do not grow weary in doing good, and they have definitely strengthened and
encouraged me in my faith. What a beautiful example of godliness you have set
before me. Father, help me to be that kind of friend in return. Place people in
my path who need to draw strength and encouragement from me. Please bless and
protect my dear friends today. I love you my God, Amen.
