Encourage One Another

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. — 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18

During this time of anxiety and divisiveness, it's easy to get caught up in our own world.

I find myself defending my position and not listening to those who feel differently.

But God calls us to encourage each other.

Even if we disagree.

Especially with our enemies.

And to do it with His Word.

What a concept!

Help me, Lord, to obey You.

My Soul Longs for the Lord

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night. — Psalm 42:1-3
 
This has been a stressful week trying to inform friends and family of Gary's passing, making arrangements, contacting all the right people, finding documents, deciding what to plan now and what to do later, and trying to catch up on work and sleep.

Our souls thirst for God, for the living God. 

Our tears have been regularly flowing day and night.

Fortunately, God sustains us, even when we cannot continue on our own.