Flesh

I hate discomfort. Anyone out there feel that way, too?

And today I feel discomfort. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Pain in the body, heartache in the soul, and pressure in the spirit.

Aaaarghhhh! Good thing we have the Word.

I opened to Psalm 31 and found these encouraging verses:
"7 I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, For You have considered my trouble; You have known my soul in adversities, 8 And have not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; You have set my feet in a wide place."

He knows my every pain and ache and need. He has not left me to the enemy, but has continued to keep me with new mercies. He has set my feet in a wide place -- I will not fall...

I guess that means that not only will I make it through the day, but I will survive the situations at hand. That is good news. Has it removed the pressure? No, I still feel it. Is the heartache completely remedied? No, it is still hurting. Is my headache and soreness gone? Well, Tylenol has certainly helped, but I still feel the tension.

So why boast in the Word?

Because it is a tower of strength, a refuge, a present help in trouble. It has encouraged me. I once again see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have not been translated (not this time -- there will be times when that happens, too.) For now I still need to face the situations, walk through the tunnel, wrestle with my will and tangle with emotions. I still have some things to do which will exercise my obedience. And that is not only okay but actually good.

But I have been reminded that He is with me, His mercy will see me through, and He knows everything I face. He has not forsaken me!

And that is absolute comfort.