Living by Grace

My life right now feels as if it’s gotten very complicated all of a sudden. Family members are having health problems, I’m having my own health problems. I’m on the edge of a potential relationship, which is wonderful but time consuming and hard.  I also feel like I’m losing friends due to strained relationships with the pandemic. On top of that, I’ve been trying to take college classes and continue my goal to be self-sufficient and out on my own.

But while I was wallowing in my own self-pity, I felt nudged to call a friend of mine in a similar situation. It was so nice to talk to him, and it was incredibly calming to hear his words. We both talked about our various problems and consoled each other. He’s going through an equally rough spot in life and it was nice to be able to lean on each other and if only for a second, carry the burden of the other.

I found it to be such a mercy not to be suffering alone.

I prayed for some relief today, and I was given more than I could ask for. My problems aren’t gone by any means, but I was reminded I’m not alone, and I think I have the strength now to get through the rest of the day.

I ask for the Grace of God, and he gives it. He gives it in the ways I could least expect, but in the moments where it is needed the most.