Comforted

Lately it seems I am extremely frustrated at work.  Frustrated with the job, the nonsense that goes on there....and most of all myself.  My attitude has really taken a downturn and of course then that comes out of my mouth.  I want so badly to be a good witness and glorify the Lord, but it seems an insurmountable task for me.

As I was bemoaning and belaboring this fact once again to the Lord, Matthew 5:4 came rising up inside.  God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  

Oh sweet relief !  I know God is working.  And I know He sees my hearts desire to honor Him and I will come to victory.  He sees the anguish of my heart over my sin and struggle and promises comfort.

I have a box of those little cards with a Scripture verse on one side and an uplifting sentence or 2 on the reverse.  The one I picked out today said "If God loved you enough to give His Son for you, you can believe He loves you enough to meet your needs."  This was just a reassuring confirmation that He blessed me with this morning.

I know that most of us know this stuff.  But sometimes I feel I need to be reminded again and again that He is working.  I am grateful for Your patience once again Lord.  Help me,  help all of us not to go down into discouragement, to to rise up in faith that says our victory is in You and we will see it come to pass.