Only in Him

It's easy to focus on how difficult our situation is, but then I need to remember God's goodness in salvation and provision and to be thankful for that. How much do I trust God? 

In difficult times, this is surely tested.
God has His purposes for the good of His children in that.
I see how weak and helpless we really are. 

My rebelliousness and discontentment of situation are exposed, and I am forced to continually confess to the Lord my sinfulness.

I need to be continually reminded that He indeed has good purposes even if I flail about in uncertainty.  I'm thankful for comments I read or hear that remind me not to question God's love or goodness toward me.

I want to love God more and to obey Him, and I also don't want to compromise Biblical truth.  I don't want to grow cold.  What to do?

The present and future are uncertain, and physical health and mental fog make things harder.

Some days I feel awful, and I know that others in the family are experiencing similar difficulties.

My hope must be in the Lord.  He is our only hope.  Only He is able to provide. One day at a time.

Remembering who He is, and that He will help us through in His way and bring things about in His timing is what I need to cling to.  He knows our situation.  He knows my sinfulness, but He also knows my longing to be closer to Him.  How will we make it through?

Only in Him.