Mar 24

Mar 24 When Stress Arises . . . Pray

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1

It had been one of those weeks where several things in our home were breaking down all at the same time. The dryer quit working, our sink drain was overflowing due to blockage and our garage ceiling was showing signs of a leak in our attic. It was a week of problems and stresses on top of a full schedule.

I have to admit praying was not the first thing on my mind. Once I felt my frustration rising and my temper shortening, I was convicted I had not given our situation over to the Lord.

I am so thankful I have a God who cares about the laundry piling up, plumbing issues and leaky roofs.

Dear Lord, thank You for being there when life issues happen. It brings great comfort knowing You care about the little things. Forgive us when we do not come to You first.

Charity O

Charity Ourso

Charity is a stay at home wife and a homeschool Mom to her two daughters. The journey that brought her to open up and share her thoughts and prayers to others started when she and her husband were struggling with infertility. God opened up an opportunity for her to share her struggle and heartache as they waited on the Lord to answer their prayer for another baby. God blessed them three years ago with a beautiful baby girl and now she has a story to share of God's faithfulness! Along with writing, she loves sewing, reading, and photography. Her testimony is written in the book Wounded Women of the Bible: Finding Hope When Life Hurts by Dena Dyer & Tina Samples.