Happy Sunday

But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper,

whose hope is in the Lord their God.

He made heaven and earth,

the sea, and everything in them.

He keeps every promise forever.

Psalm 146:5-6
NLT

I read this verse this week during one of my quiet times, and it was one of those times that scripture seemed to leap off the page at me.  Ever have those moments?

It took me back to a lot of feelings and emotions I felt during our infertility journey.  There were times when I was so discouraged and spiritually dry.  Time after time, I felt let down, like my dreams were being built up in dramatic fashion to only be crushed 2 weeks later.  Infertility can be a long and lonely road (so if you know someone struggling with it, give them some extra love and grace).  This verse was a beautiful, gentle reminder to reflect on one of the things the Lord graciously taught me during that time in my life - that placing my hope in anything other than Him would leave me feeling empty and sad (even if those things were good things), but when my hope is in Christ, that is when I get to experience true joy that is not dependent on my circumstances.  

And that last part of verse 6?  Well if that doesn't fill your heart with hope / joy, I'm not sure what will.  We have a mighty God who is our helper, and he keeps every, single promise (big and small) forever!  

Happy Sunday friends!
ps - isn't my sweet niece adorable?!