“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2Corinthians 12:9)

I was so encouraged by a conversation that I had today with a dear friend who God has recently brought into my life.  We discovered that we both share something in common – we’ve both been diagnosed with serious mental illness and have experienced many similar symptoms.  As we encouraged one another on the phone today we both shared our desire to not over sleep and to be able to just get out of bed and face the day.  It may seem like a simple enough task, but to someone that has struggled with the effects of mental illness it can seem like moving a mountain to get out of bed. Therefore it takes faith because without it mountains cannot be moved – it’s physically impossible! So as we were speaking I was blessed with a wonderful idea to write us a love letter from God that we would read everyday upon waking up to encourage us to get out of bed despite how we may feel.

I’ve decided to post and share the letter in case there is anyone reading this who can relate.  Please feel free to copy it and use it for yourself or even to give it to someone who you may know that is struggling.

Good Day My Beautiful & Precious Daughter,

I hope that this will be the first thing that you read every day upon waking up, not because I desire a religious commitment from you, but so that you can be reminded of how precious and valuable you are to Me. It is My will to be your help and to grant you the desires of your heart as you delight in Me. As you open your eyes and prepare to face the day I would like to encourage you despite how you may be feeling today. Remember that your faith is not based on your feelings and that your feelings may not always be representative of the truth. The truth is that no matter what you may feel right now I have chosen to give you the precious gift of life today. Every breath you take on this earth is a precious gift from me to you my beautiful daughter and the fact that you are breathing means that I have a purpose and a plan for your life that is filled with hope. Know that while you may feel absolutely powerless over the ability to get out of bed, I am your strength and my power is made perfect in weakness. Depend on Me and know that through Me you can do all things. Know that I am with you every step of the way. I will always love you no matter what. Even if you stumble or fall, I am here waiting for you to run back into My arms so that we could walk again and if need be I will carry you. I don’t want you to feel ashamed or to condemn yourself if you fail. Come to me and even in your mistakes I will be glorified. I don’t expect you to be perfect, I just desire your trust in Me, your perfect Saviour whose blood covers your iniquity. Hebrews 9:14 says, “how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to the living God?”

Today is a new day and behold in Me all things are new, including My mercies. This is the day that I have made, be glad and rejoice in it my daughter. As you prepare yourself to face the day I want you to know that I love you and accept you and approve of you as you are. I am your God and I am with you. Do not fear what the day may bring because I am your strength and your refuge. Lean on me and I will be your help, walk in the Spirit by faith and overcome the flesh.  

You can do this! Believe in Me…

Here is some Scripture to meditate on:

Psalm 90:12  

So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.

Ephesians 5:15-17

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Psalm 90:14

Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all of our days!

I love you My precious daughter…

With all of My love, from your Heavenly Father ❤

How thankful I am for having met such a wonderful friend.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 says,

The Value of a Friend

 Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.
Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm;
But how can one be warm alone?
Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.