Mom is back in the hospital this morning with more of the same symptoms she has been experiencing for the past two months. Another angiogram is planned today. And here I sit, miles and miles away from one of my favorite people in the world feeling pretty helpless.

So today I need encouragement from Scripture. Reminders of God’s grace, His love, and the power that only He can provide.

As I sit here at my desk and look around, there are three prominent verses of Scripture that are part of my beach décor. Today they are especially powerful for me.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 – NIV) This verse has given me encouragement through the years and this morning it continues. Although I am across the country from Mom, I know who is holding onto her. I know who will be her strength. I know who will provide all that I need today. My God is awesome.

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21 – NIV) My awesome God is more than capable to take care of Mom’s situation this morning. My role is to trust Him, to allow Him to work in my life and to point others to Jesus. I can’t wait to see God’s plan unfold.

“This is the good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more? You will not abandon me to experience death and the grace or leave me to rot alone. Instead, you direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.” (Psalm 16:9-11 – The Voice) Perhaps these are the verses most difficult to trust this morning. But what I do know is that living in God’s will is the good life. His path leads to a beautiful life. Everything I could possibly want comes from God. I have found abundant life through Jesus and know true joy and contentment. I know that God will not abandon me in any circumstance. He will stand and fight for me. How could these verses not encourage?

I also know that Mom has made my life fuller and richer and good. She’s been my biggest fan and has given until there was nothing left to give. While I wish I could be by her side this morning, Mom knows that I am living a good life here in Colorado and am following the path that God set before me.

So this morning I ask that your prayers would include Mom, her procedure and her recovery. I thank you in advance.

Perhaps you needed encouragement this morning. If so, I pray that these few words would be uplifting. Hold on to Jesus. Cling tightly to His promises. Trust Him with your struggles. And bask in His goodness. Then you can say, this is the good life!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna