From The Restory - Conversations On The Journey (65)

Deep In The Night

“I love God because he listened to me, listened as I begged for mercy.

He listened so intently as I laid out my case before him.

Death stared me in the face, hell was hard on my heels.

Up against it, I didn’t know which way to turn;

then I called out to God for help: “Please, God!” I cried out. “Save my life!”

God is gracious—it is he who makes things right, our most compassionate God.

God takes the side of the helpless; when I was at the end of my rope, he saved me.

I said to myself, “Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings.

Soul, you’ve been rescued from death;

Eye, you’ve been rescued from tears;

And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭116‬:‭1-‭8‬ ‭(The Message)

The Conversation

Elements From The Conversation

The fears rising in the small hours of the night can be so overwhelming that it robs us from our confidence and the ability to find creative solutions.

Along with the elements mentioned in the conversation, the advice of one of our fovourite wisdom teachers, Jacob Whelan, has helped us on numerous occasions as well. Early morning, at the start of the day, it gives you a gentle nudge and helps you over the threshold into the day.

(Click on the link at the bottom of his picture to watch the video)

I can do this

More of his wisdom can be found on Instagram at jacobs_mammy

With much love.

George & Matilda

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