He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added affliction He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

—Annie Johnson Flint. © Renewal 1969. Lillenas Publishing

This came in an email today and the message really spoke to me.  Life is never easy (obviously), but it should be easy to rest in the arms of my Lord and trust that all is well, regardless of my situation or the situations around me.  God will give me what I need, when I need it, and it's my job (privilege) to trust in Him with all my heart.

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. ” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
(1 Corinthans 12:9)

Sweet Patti sent this scripture to me today when I needed it most.  I hope it will encourage all of you as well.

I tend to think I have to go it alone, that I have to rely on my own power to get through things, accomplish things, whatever.  This just isn't true.  God is enough.  His grace is enough..... more than enough.  He's there to support me in all that I do.  Let me remember to thank Him for helping me through each day.  Let me be bold and make sure that I tell others of His amazing grace and what He has done for me.   Let me always remember to give God the glory for all that I am. 

I cannot go it alone and I don't have to.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
(Hebrews 4:16)

Our confidence can waver a bit when times are tough, when we don't feel like God is showing us mercy in our times of trouble, when things seem too much to handle.  These are the times when we really need to focus on God's grace and mercy.  He does care...He does know what we are going through.....and He will comfort us through anything and everything if we trust and obey His will for our lives.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
(2 Corinthians 13:14)

All of this is ours to receive.  We aren't worthy of these gifts, which makes it all the more amazing.  What a blessing!

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
(Psalm 112:4)

There IS an end to the darkness.  There IS a light at the end of the tunnel.  There IS hope for all who believe. 

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.
(2 John 1:3)

How beautiful is this!?  Nothing could be more true, more pure, more comforting.