Dear Lord Jesus, I wish I can see you and feel your presence in greater measure in another great storm. I think in all the storms of this year and half, this is by far the greatest one for me and my family. Your words in the Bible brings me relief but I really need you more. So I cry out S.O.S. this morning. I wonder what this really means, I’ve seen it in cartoons. Lol. But this is exactly how I feel right now, sending my daughter off to college soon without resolving her eating disorder and mental health issues.

Last night, Howard weeped about the situation. This situation is breaking him inside. I don’t think I was very comforting to him because I am numb and exhausted too. Perhaps this is where God wants both of us to be in. I remember reading a story that a lifeguard waits for the drowning man to lose his energy in saving himself so that when the lifeguard goes in to save the man, the man is not going to have the energy to grab the lifeguard and drown both of them in water. Lifeguard wants the drowning man to go limp so he can rescue him safely and successfully.

Holy Spirit, help my today to do my duties, and to have all joy and peace as I trust in Jesus to rescue my family. I am depending upon you fully and I know you will never fail me or leave me.

Romans 15:13 (NIV) – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

I had breakfast scheduled this morning with Shaila from church. I haven’t seen her in year and half. She was the comfort that Jesus provided well before I knew that I’ll need this comfort today. Thank you Holy Spirit.

This morning’s devotional also gives me comfort. As we are walking through the deep valley of parenting, I am learning to find my contentment in Jesus Christ. – https://cbnisrael.org/2021/08/09/the-secret-of-contentment/

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+1%3A3-11&version=NIV