He sees us

 She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”  ~Genesis 16:13

Trials come and the world can seem like its bearing down on us.  It may make want to run away or end it all, but God is our comfort.  We are not alone.  We are not insignificant to God.  He sees us and His presence is with us.  His Spirit resides in us (1 Corinthians 3:16) and because of that we can walk in victory.  We can come out on the other side.

There are a lot of people who suffer from depression and anxiety.  In transparency, I happen to be one them.  I have been surrounded by the darkness and have felt defeated, but God has always provided a reason to keep moving.  He has always let me feel the gentle whisper of His love (1 Kings 19:4:13).  

His love is not conditioned on what I do or what I feel in the moments of the storms.  His love is pure and steadfast because He is love.  He is God.  It is character and He loves me as I am.  I am aware of people battling in the deep right now.  They are wrestling.  I encourage you to keep fighting, know that the Lord will bless you as He blessed Jacob( Genesis 32:22-32).  The enemy is already defeated.  The weapons that are formed against us will not prosper. (Isaiah 54:17)

The enemy does not want you to think that you are worth it, but you are.  You are more than a conquer in Christ Jesus. ( Romans 8:37).  He sees you and you can be a witness to His goodness , just as I am.  He will put you out of the miry clay and place your feet on solid ground. ( Psalm 40:1-3).  Just hold on and trust Him.

Lord You are bigger than any struggle or storm.  We entrust our lives to You.  Help us to see your light when the darkness threatens to creep in.  Lets us remember that You are with us in the valleys of shadows and death and that it is You that leads us through.  We love You Lord and thank You for seeing us.  In Jesus name we pray.  Amen