Just one of those days...

It's just been one of those days...well a few of those days to be honest. Life has been full- full of things I love of course- but full none the less. I have been tired; physically, emotionally and spiritually. After going to bed at 8:30pm last night and waking up not feeling refreshed I was able to go for a walk...a very much needed walk to go and talk with God. I didn't even get a chance to say anything to Him and I was barely down the road when an eagle soared right over my head, hovered a bit and continued on it's way and I heard God begin our conversation with "Amy, you are loved".



The following verse filled my head, "...but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

When I got home from my walk I turned through the pages of Isaiah and continued to see more promises from God:

"The LORD longs to be gracious to you." Isaiah 30:18

"He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms." Isaiah 40:11

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned." Isaiah 43:1-2

"I will give you treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name." Isaiah 45:3

"I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me." Isaiah 46:9

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

Knowing my God will uphold me in His righteous right hand, that He has treasures for me in the dark places, and that He will be the One to renew my strength and cause me to soar brings so much hope! I can see how "tougher" than normal days are gifts from God because they cause me to draw close to Him and persevere which produces character.