Psalm 61

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

This has been the passage I have been going to constantly for the past 2 years in times that I really need a lift spiritually. It is such an amazing reminder, that we are not going through these trials alone. God is and will always be here to help us, carry us, and teach us to be better in our walk with Him, whether you ask or not. He is always trying to refine as precious silver, but as my best friend once so wisely put, "We are refined as silver is, but it is not truly refined until put through the heat of 1700 degrees F.

All of us go through things we think we can't handle. And there are those that we cannot handle. For years I have heard "Oh, don't worry, God won't give you anything you can't handle." But, I found that to be very untrue. God gives us things that we ourselves cannot handle alone, so we have to go to Him for guidance and support. God will put us through a refining process. But it's not something to fear, or to run away from. It is something to look forward to. He will use us in ways we never thought imaginable, to further His kingdom.

Think about it...