1/13/2026
"One can learn more from life's trials
than from its triumphs."
Daily Walk
Wow! Is this a word right when I needed to see it! This morning, as I was sitting in my rocking chair, praying about recent events, not really certain what to do about anything, I cried out to the Lord, using those same words, "I don't know what to do, Lord. Please help me." Right then, my phone rang in response to my plea to God! I don't think His answer could have been any clearer, and honestly, I wasn't expecting it to happen like that or that quickly. I've been laboring over some health issues for many weeks, not doubting God's ability to hear me or answer. But for some reason, I had to learn another lesson in humility. Sometimes I wonder if my survival instincts have been a hindrance. Now things had become so bad that I needed to seek help, and God answered. I've had to be so strong all my life for others, cleaning up the messes of life, that I wonder sometimes if I trusted in what I had learned and survived, more than on Him. Lately, I've gotten to a place emotionally where I don't want to even try to do anything on my own anymore. I am desperately seeking Him all the time. He's given me a fine mind, but I've become tired from having to think and figure things out and not having anyone to lean on. God is reminding me that the only one I need to rely on is Him. For one day I'd just like to crawl up into His lap and be held awhile longer.
In looking at a study on Joseph's life, I can understand his desire to share his dreams with others, and I understand when others feel threatened or jealous about something I've said that was taken wrongly. The scripture translation suggested that Joseph may have been haughty minded when he shared with his brothers and his father, Jacob, the visions the Lord had given him. His brothers were already jealous about Jacob's favoritism and the coat of many colors he'd given to Joseph. His dreams were the last straw for them, and they began to hate him. No one ever stuffed me in a well and sold me to traders thankfully, but things have happened when I tried to share, and I shared in careful manner. Even when we do things in the right way, humbly and thoughtfully, it can be misunderstood. Poor Joseph ended up in prison in Egypt, but because of God's favor on his life, Joseph advanced in each area of his imprisonment. His dreams were for a reason, as they prophesied of what was to happen - of a coming famine in the land. His story is an amazing journey, and he ended up saving the lives of his father, brothers, and all the Jewish nation, as well as preparing Pharaoh for what was to come. This wisdom given by God through the interpretation of Pharaoh's dream earned Joseph a position in Egypt second to Pharaoh.
A question was posed in my Daily Walk overview: "Where are you experiencing the molding force of pressure today, and how are you reacting to it? Are you looking for the nearest exit? Or are you asking God to shape you into a vessel for greater service?"
I had to chuckle at the "looking for the nearest exit" scenario, as I certainly have considered leaving more than once recently. But then, that's not the right response, but I wonder if I lost my car to keep me from running away? It's something to think about, even if God doesn't do things that way. But recent events and changes in my health as a result of the stress does make me think about things more closely. I do believe that things happen for a reason, and I know that we are constantly learning. As my son mentioned before, and I believe it is certainly true of each of us, we do not give God thanks as much as we should, as He is due all honor and glory and thanksgiving. I remain amazed that He doesn't give up on me, but He never will, and He never leaves any of us. He's true to His promise and covenants.
So we persevere, and we continue to keep our eyes fixed on the Author and Finisher of our faith. Today was hard day for me. I received some news about my health that I didn't want to hear, and there's more to come. In the meantime I have to find a way to leave things at the foot of the cross. And people. So much is going on in the world also, and as an intercessor my focus has to be clear and sharp. Jesus said things would happen, and they are, so there should be no surprises. I was given instructions several years ago, and I remind myself of it daily - "Keep your eyes on the Commander of the Armies of Heaven." So, that I will do, daily suiting up as per Ephesians 6:10-20 and covering the armor in prayer, taking my position on the wall. Will you join me?!
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