experience

"What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord,
      who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
When they walk through the Valley of Weeping,
      it will become a place of refreshing springs.
      The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.
They will continue to grow stronger"
 Psalm 84:5-7a

I don't feel stronger today. In fact I rather still feel like I am deep in that valley of weeping...

"There is hope for your future."
Jeremiah 31:17

When will my autumn rains come? When does the present become the future? When will I grow stronger? Now when I am feeling my very weakest?

"Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." " 
2 Corinthians 12:9a

The intent of this post?! I am not whining and complaining... I am testifying:

"So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me."
2 Corinthians 12:9b

To God be the glory for what He is bringing us through and equipping us for... it hurts, but He knows best and no matter what I trust Him. Each day and each struggle teaches me more:

"...how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully."
Ephesians 3:18b, 19a