Joy in your hardest day...

It probably seems like I make this stuff up but I promise, I don't. Believe it or not, my spinal headache is back. I'm tempted to be embarrassed by yet another difficulty in my life but its real and its something I will get through by the grace of God. The doctor that did my blood patch on Friday night said it was likely that the headache would return because the spinal fluid had been slowly leaking for nearly 3 weeks. He was right, the headache has returned so, I will have another blood patch tomorrow that should completely patch the leak. 

Today has been another rough day. Bryan was working from his office in Durham and I have tried my best to be a mom while enduring a spinal headache. Not only is the pain severe but the guilt of not being able to do all of the things I need or want to do for my boys is overwhelming. Tonight, when we did our family devotions, I felt like God spoke to me directly. I just have to share what we read from Jesus Calling for Kids tonight...

Joy in Your Hardest Day

. . . look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure.—Proverbs 2:4

Adventurers in movies, real-life archaeologists, even kids love to spend time looking for lost or hidden treasure. They hope to find gold, silver, jewels, or other valuable things. But as wonderful as those treasures are, they don’t compare to the Joy of this day and My Presence with you.

Some days, you don’t have to search for Joy at all; it’s just there, everywhere you look. Other days, you can’t seem to find it, even though you’re digging deep. Instead of buried treasure, all you’re turning up is dull, gray rocks.

That’s when I want you to remember that I have created this day, and that I am with you—whether you sense My Presence or not. Start talking with Me about whatever is on your mind. Be glad that I understand you perfectly—that I know exactly what you’re going through. Keep talking with Me, and you’ll start to feel better—and better. Just being in My Company can bring Joy into your hardest day.

Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

—Psalm 21:6

Today I have been turning up dull, gray rocks but this devotion reminds me that Jesus understands me and and what I am dealing with. Being in His company will bring me joy even in very difficult times. I am so thankful for these precious words of encouragement. I feel like this devotion was written especially for me today. I am also grateful that I can keep talking to Jesus, even when I don't know what to say, and He will help me to feel better and bring joy into my circumstance.