Beneath her pillow she tucked her prayer request. Her heart was heavy her strength was gone the loss she had sustained seemed to much to bear. As she rested her head on her pillow she rested her soul on the truth that God was her fortress and her refuge in times of trouble. She pulled the blankets up over her shoulders and reminded herself again that,"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) And rest she did because as she closed her eyes her spirit held onto the promise of God's steadfast love in the morning and His faithfulness by night.
This is a woman with whom I have spent many hours in prayer. We have sat together in hospital waiting rooms praying and she has taught me much by her example. I have been with her when she rejoiced in the Lord with tears in her eyes. I have watched as she drew near to the heart of God in prayer whispering to Him the burdens that were to great for her to bear.
In close communion and with childlike faith she would pour out her heart and then with a gratitude based on hope she would thank Him. As we have prayed together letting God's light penetrate into our darkest nightmares we have experienced together the miracle of finding peace in a broken world. Trusting in God's faithfulness and pouring out our hearts we found rest for our souls.
I spent the night with my friend this week after her daughter died. Our prayers in the night were based on God's faithfulness. I watched as my friend rejoiced in God's unfailing love. She knew that He had seen her afflictions and knew the anguish of her soul. The prayers that she had tucked beneath her pillow were answered by God who drew her near to His heart.
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