Your tears are seen, friend!

Believe me when I tell you that I too have moments when I think, "What am I doing all this for anyway?"

I would imagine that some days you also reach your limits with what you're doing. Maybe you even think from time to time, "Why did I bring children into the world? I don't have a life of my own anymore!"

friend, I have recently been really disappointed, even insulted, when various people have minimized the importance of my work and calling. And it's scary how quickly people then believe these words.

Yes, it is always challenging for me in the area of finance as well. These people suggested, "Just do less in the area of your ministry and make good money somewhere else."

It felt like a slap in the face, and each time, I found myself in tears later on, questioning my whole life.

I prayed earnestly, "Jesus, if what I'm doing is wrong, if You want me to stop, show me." The next moment I opened a daily calendar that had been sent to me from a ministry I follow. It said:

"God has a great calling on your life. It is a calling for a truly great person and He sees that person IN YOU!" 

friend, I was so encouraged by that, reminded of the truth! And friend, those words are for you too! You are on the right path! Don't let anyone underestimate the great things God is accomplishing through you!

“The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24 NIV) 

What encouraging words! friend, God sees you! He loves you! Yay! And it is He who will help you up again when you stumble or fall, even if you’re questioning whether you can still follow your calling. HE WILL HELP YOU—and me—over and over again, BECAUSE HE LOVES US!

You are a miracle!