*coughcough.

i never thought it could hit so hard again. but here we are, a new season of colds, flus, allergies, and the common 'whatamacallits' {some are so nasty, they don't even deserve a name}.

it is so very, very easy to get depressed and bogged down with feeling yucky for so long. so easy to get overwhelmed with feeling like a hermit. so very, very easy. and roughly around last week, i had my moments. i let them come and then i simply let them pass. the germs still remain, but there is a whisper of hope behind each one reminding me to just be still. the Lord works best through those that are weak...and i believe not just a weakness of physical strength, but a weakness of will and pride. a weakness that promotes complete dependency and a vulnerable spirit towards God; who can, and will, and does in and through all. it is truly by His grace that i am saved from myself on a daily basis.

i'm continuing to learn that He truly makes the miserable beautiful. He turns battles into victories and pain into patience and peace. He's teaching me that He is simply, but so very profoundly, enough. truly enough.