Letting Go Gives a Better Grip

Last night we had some teenagers from Barrio Aguila come over to the base to watch a movie, Cicatrices. It talked about the reality of having an abusing husband. It was pretty intense and the kids responded to it very well. They had a lot to say about the issue.

I never read the book of Nehemia.

Until last night.

You see, I've been feeling extremely exhausted lately. Exhausted to the point of wanting to go home now. And I mean NOW.

But reading Nehemia, I was reminded of something.

His strength is made perfect in my weaknes.

When I am weak, then I am strong.

So reading Nehemiah, a man who was beaten down by negative thoughts and words, a man who was just simply fed up, I was encouraged. Why? Because all he did was pray. He turned to the One who gives strength.

"They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, 'There hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.' But I prayed, 'Now strengthen my hands'"

(Nehemiah 6:9).

I felt encouraged; encouraged to do the exact same thing. Encouraged to say, "My mind wants to quit, but my heart is hanging on. Take my hands and don't let go. I'm refusing to let go of you."

I prayed. I prayed that God would hold on to me tightly, establish my grip, and encourage me as I continue to hold on to Him.