Encouragement For Remarried Couples

I have had a lot on my mind the last couple of weeks. It's been a hard time. My husband, who NEVER misses work, and is the picture of health and strength, has been down. He had a procedure that left him weak and foggy...just in time to get strep throat while he was in this depleted state. For over two weeks, he could barely get out of bed, and he was pale and wiped out when he got up. I kept a brave face on, but frankly, it terrified me. My husband is the love of my life. He is proof of God's grace and mercy. He is my rock. My rock was faltering. Of course I prayed fervently for him - and what I got back from Holy Spirit, over and over, is this: GOD must be enough. My daughter, pregnant with twins - our first grand children - has had many struggles, and she is several states away from me. Being a nurse, I know too much. I worry...though I know not to. GOD must be enough. We just learned the minister that did our premarital counseling, who joined us in marriage, who brightened our lives and was an example of a true servant leader - he is with the Lord now. He was such an encourager, a warrior, a bright smile, and a mentor. He married several remarried couples - those who had suffered through betrayal, and trusted God for another chance. He himself was an example of God's faithfulness after betrayal. Yet, he pressed in and served God and others all the more. GOD must be enough. I love my husband, my kids, my mentors...and my dog!! They add so much to my life. But, bottom line, GOD must be enough! Nothing is promised. One day everything can change. GOD must be enough, and I must trust Him. Trust Him with my marriage...and with my husband. Trust Him with my kids...and with their choices. Trust Him with my health...and the things beyond my control. I am always seen as a strong person, but that is not the key to living this life. "And He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 I can't do this. I can't. It's too much. It's never been mine to do. Let me lean ever more into the everlasting Arms of Christ. My Rock. My Fortress. My Refuge. And may I walk in this daily...not just on the hard days. LS