In a nutshell

As I sit in my bedroom, listening to the rhythmic purr of my dishwasher, I can think of no better way to summarize my current state of being than this: 

"Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me." - Psalm 54:4

I am coming to the place where I realize how critical the attribute of 'helping' is in a relationship.  For me, love without service is sustainable when my spirits are high and life is pleasant.  It's when the coin flips and circumstances or emotions take a dive that people who are built to serve can offer me support in ways others simply cannot.  It's so life-giving to know that God is equipped to be the best kind of helper.   He served me in the biggest way by sending Jesus to pay for my sins & now enters into my life with perfect help every time I need it.   Although it is sometimes hard to feel God's help & sustenance, truth is not dependent on my emotions.  Psalm 54:4 paints a picture of the Lord that is truly life-giving.   Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.  In a nutshell: it is because of who God is and what He does for me that I can face tomorrow.