There comes a day when all our glorious independence meets it match. If you have ever broken a leg or foot while camping on an Island. Trust me, stubborn independence meets it match. 

It sounds funny, but it was pretty painful. I stepped into a hole while wearing sandles, that is all it took. I went from fiercely indendent to my husband or one of my sons carrying me piggy back or whatever.. wherever I needed to go. I felt bad for making them to this. I found a thick branch to use as a crutch, it did not help. I thought I had just sprained my foot. By morning I knew it was not, it was broken. Cutting our holiday short was not going over well with our kids, but they got over it. 

Life has a way of reminding us all we have our limits even though we may like to believe otherwise. A broken foot is nothing compared to an extended illness or the loss of someone dear to you. The times you think your heart will burst out of your chest for the pain you feel,that is when you are given the opportunity to go it alone or reach out to someone bigger. 

I choose someone bigger. I have climbed many steep mountains in my day, literally and metaphorically. I have chosen to walk with Jesus who is my Good Shepherd. He faithfully brings comfort and peace to my heart. He gives me wisdom to know what to do next. His love surrounds me like the sun on a warm summer day. 

Whatever you are facing today, know that this same Good Shepherd loves you. He longs to give you wisdom and comfort for whatever challenges you face. You can always go it alone. The question I have is why would you want to? Psalm 121 says that God is a very present help in times of trouble.

 I pray that you will ask for help from God today. He loves you.