Isolation

Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will go down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too big to understand fully (Ephesians 3:17-19, NLT).

     In the depths of motherhood, it is easy to feel isolated from the rest of the world--especially when days are more hard than easy.

     We are not alone. He is there when we rock our babies in the early morning light, groggy without sleep. He sees us slaving over the stove with a toddler fussing at our feet and a baby on our hip. He surrounds us when we are anxious over a feverish child. He is with us as we wait for our teenagers to come home after curfew. God knows every worry and every thought. And every sacrifice given.

     Do you feel alone today? Remember that everything you do is accounted for: God sees every kiss, every hug, every extra bedtime story read, every sleepless night and early morning. You are not alone. Ask God to make his presence known to you.