Oh Lord, all my longing is before you; my sighing is not hidden from you.
Psalm 38:9 ESV
Another semester has come to an end, along with a deep sigh of relief. The light at the end of the tunnel seems so much brighter with three semesters of Nursing school behind me and one more to go before I graduate. It's a breath of fresh air when you take your last exam. It's like my head is finally above the water, until the next semester of course. But still, it's like I can breathe again.
I've wondered, especially after reading this verse in Psalm, why do we sigh? I know it's different for everyone. Just as every other process of the body it's individualized in that specific situation. To me, it's like a reset button, physically and mentally. I sigh and I suddenly feel like, "Okay, I just might make it through this" or I can finally begin to accept the situation I'm in. It's the turning point, whether positive or negative. Throughout this journey of school and planning a wedding, I know there have been countless times that I've sighed.
I sigh in despair & sadness. I sigh in exhaustion. I sigh in awe & happiness. I sigh in relief.
I sigh in the unknown. I sigh for reasons I don't even know about.
I throw all my wants, desires, cravings at the cross. I demand, I question, I argue, I sigh in the absence of my own patience and He never fails to listen to the small, hushed breath that comes from my lips. Not only does he know our every thought, hears our cry, sees our tears, smiles at our joy, listens to our anger, feels our pain -- he hears our sighs. Not one of them goes unnoticed. What love, that even our quietest sigh is heard from our almighty Savior! Take these few verses below and remember that not even your sighs are hidden from Him. He is always loving you, fighting for you, and pursuing you.
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26 ESV
And my God will supply every need of yours according according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 ESV
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I planned our wedding in college and it was insane. Looking back, I don't know how I pulled both off. But you're right, unwavering pursuit will make your future so much better! Good luck
ReplyDeleteIt CAN be insane but so worth it in the end. Thank you for the encouragement! I love your blog by the way :)
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