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This wraps around me like a hug

Let not your situation deceive you; the Lord hems you in behind and before, and lays His hand upon you.


I believe I qualify to tell you this, as I have been tempted to think I am gasping for breath, alone, and that He is far from me. My body burns with physical pain—sore muscles, sore joints, and fatigue—leading to struggles with breathing and lightheadedness. I’m overheating on this side. I don’t mean to belittle your pain or mine with the introductory line. It is natural to cuddle negative thoughts and to feel sorry for oneself. This is very common; I’ve been doing it for the past 14 years, each time my body flares up, making it feel impossible to lift a finger.


I am writing to you to present a truth that I believe can carry us on—something for your consideration. Chronic illness, loss, family problems, disappointment, rejection, unemployment—whatever you have been struggling with for a day or longer—can make it difficult to be positive. It often feels natural to indulge in self-pity. But you and I deserve love, understanding, support, kindness, gentleness, and a hug. We usually face difficulties alone, believing that no one understands. Another reason is that it is not easy to talk about the issues we are currently facing; perhaps more for me than for you, I don’t know.


The Word of God has been carrying me, so I hold onto verses that stand out and write them in my heart. I repeat them to myself because they remind me that I am loved, I am not alone, and they feel just like a hug. The Bible gives me hope to keep going. I was just reading Psalm 139 and paused to ponder verse 5, and that’s how I ended up here with this text you are reading.


Today is hard for me. Sometimes I shy away from sharing my struggles with my illness because I fear it will sound like I am complaining or that I’ll sound like a broken record. However, I keep sharing anyway because even if you can’t relate to my illness, you might be struggling with something else—perhaps a challenging day you had today or a difficult week.


So, a reminder: we are actually covered, and the hand of the Lord is upon us. I don’t fully understand the reason for my prolonged struggle, and I could use a break, but knowing what God thinks is enough for me to receive comfort. The Bible is timeless and relevant to our current circumstances. It’s an open letter from the past that speaks directly to our present situation.


Keep trying your best.

I love you!😊




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