Tender Mercies

I have found, that many of my most faith filled moments, and days that have built my character, and my faith, have also included lots of tender mercies of the Lord.

Today has been a hard day.  I am tired, in every way.  I didn't sleep well, or long, I haven't since I had my son.  He has been struggling really badly today, and I reached a point where I just couldn't go further.  I cannot fix what is wrong with my son, and I cannot  help him, beyond holding him, while he clings to me and screams in pain. 

There were several moments today, in which I did not think I could handle anymore, and something else would happen that needed my attention.  I felt ready to break, and each time, a surge of energy overcame me, and helped me accomplish what I needed to do.  I knew that I was not alone, and although I couldn't get relief from the storm, or calm like I prayed for, I had the help to push through to the other side. 

I keep relearning, that He cannot always remove a challenge from our lives, and simply calm a storm, because we cannot handle it anymore.  But if he cannot, he will be there with us to push through the storm, and do the best we can.