Daniel 3: 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter."
Nebuchadnezzar has erected the golden statue and directed everyone to fall down in worship to it. The three faithful Jews refuse, even under the threat of being thrown into the fiery furnace. They recognize the ultimate authority of the one true God above anything on Earth.
I'm so sad this morning. The grief is back in force. There's so much to be done, but I am stuck. Every time I feel like I'm returning to normal life, I am reminded that normal is not what it used to be. There is some liberation, but it's overshadowed by all I have lost. I don't have to answer to anyone except my God, and I can't rely on anyone else either.
Prayer: Calm the storm within me, Lord. I grieve, and I know that's natural. I need Your comfort. I seek Your peace. My heart is broken. Your Holy Spirit got me through the last 2 weeks. I am asking for new guidance, as I move forward into the next stage of my sorrow.
Amen
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