Woman Of Promise: Letters To The Single MotherSmakprov

Day 5: Promise: God will protect you. Dear Single Mother, God will protect you and your children and He will give you courage for the journey ahead. I know you may have gone through unimaginable circumstances that cause you to question God’s protection and faithfulness. You may wonder, “Where was God when…” and long for an assurance offered by one who has been there. I’ve been there. And I’ve known fear—the kind of fear that loosens joints and weakens muscles, leaving me in an inconsolable heap on the floor. I’ve known a fear that brought out the protective momma bear within me, willing to fight to the death for my children. But I’ve also known the deceptively small but pervasive fears that threatened to overtake my life or at least a few minutes: fear of failure; fear of trying new things or meeting new people; fear of illness and injury and death; fear of losing my child, being alone, or marrying the wrong person; fear of confrontation, or checking my bank account balance. I lived a life marked by fear. But more importantly, I learned to live courageously within the protective arms of the Savior. In Him, you will find your strength and protection. In Him, you will find the will to not only survive, but to thrive and embrace the life He graciously gave you. You will encounter suffering in this world and yet, you have nothing to fear. You can stand firm in the knowledge that nothing can separate you from the love of Christ, and in this hope you will find the courage to persevere. So do not fear, Woman of Promise. Be courageous. Your story is one of redemption. When you are afraid, God is your Unseen Protector. When you need to flee, God is your Hiding Place. When you must fight, God will equip you. When you feel like giving up, God will strengthen you. When you must move forward, you will find your courage in His presence. And when the spirit of fear rises within you, the love of Jesus will drive it out. Believing with you, Michelle Lynn Senters “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" Luke 1:45 (NIV)