You can make it

  The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.”  ~ 1 Kings 19:11

Elijah was a prophet who reached a breaking point ( 1 Kings 19:3-5)  He wanted God to take his life.  He just done battle with the false prophets of Jezebel and with the Lord's help was victorious. Jezebel wanted to take his life so Elijah ran.  He felt depleted and was in despair.  I have felt this way, depleted and in despair.  A gray cloud envelopes me, but God.  Like God did for Elijah, he does for me.  He meets me where I am at and provides nourishment and strength. (1 Kings 19: 5-8).

God does not condemn me or shame me for my feelings of depression or despair.  He does not make me feel bad for being weary.  Rather He loves me and just tends to my needs.  He tells me me to enter into His presence.  A gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:12).  A softness covers me and I know it is the Lord.  It is here that I can tell Him my troubles and He listens, but He does not let me wallow. He gives me the support I need to defeat the enemy.  He lets me know that I am not alone. ( 1 Kings 19:15-19).

God is good and gracious and His compassion fails not (Lamentations 3:22).  When I feel like I might drown, He reminds me that the water s will not overtake me ( Isaiah 43:2)  It is the Lord who is my strength and sunshine on the cloudy days. Being in His presence gives me strength and covers me in love and I am grateful.

Lord, thank You for examples in Your word that show us how to get through difficult emotions and feelings of weariness.  Thank you for being my strength when I am weak.  Thank You for being my consolation and comfort.  Thank You for being my friend.  In Jesus name Amen.