I read today the familiar verses in Isaiah 40 about God renewing our strength and increasing the power of the weak so that even when we grow tired and weary, we will not stumble and fall. Those words were a comfort to me at a time when I am emotionally and physically tired and I shared them in an email with a friend who is far more exhausted than I am. She's battling a bigger problem than I am and has been for a long time as well. She's handling it with grace beyond measure because I know she's constantly being renewed by the Lord's strength.
"But those who hope in the Lord will be renewed, they will rise up on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not grow faint."
To my friend - may your hope be clear and strong and, through the Lord's power, may you rise above it all.
This is my life
- Shauna Archer
- Malaysia
- I'm living a dream on the beach in SE Asia with my best friend, a guy named Tim who I've been married to for 22 years, and our two awesome teenagers. We are dorm parents to 9 other students, better known as Third Culture Kids, who hail from America, Canada, Cambodia, Thailand, England and Australia. We love it here - the sticky humidity, barking geckos, fresh fruit, naan bread, amazing people and breathtaking scenery.
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Hi Shauna, I am trying to see the computer screen as I type through my tears. Thank you for the blog and even though you are many miles away for the encouragement and reminder that my God will give me the strength that I need as I walk through this valley. I feel like I have had one of your hugs. I miss you my friend. The office is too quiet on Wednesdays!!!! Be assured of my prayers for you and especially for Caleb at this time. See you in a couple of weeks. Blessings, Heather
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