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Little By Little<\/strong><\/h2>\n

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”\u00a0<\/em>Hebrews 4:16<\/p>\n

Thank you for your prayers.\u00a0 I am feeling much better, and my strength has improved a lot.\u00a0 It’s nice to feel more “normal” after that terrible bug.<\/p>\n

We’ve also had an answer to prayer last weekend.\u00a0We’ve needed rain.\u00a0We had a good “soaking” rain on Saturday and Sunday.\u00a0I’m not a fan of rain, but I was so grateful for these showers that were truly a blessing.<\/p>\n

I have been feeling overwhelmed by some tasks I need to accomplish. With my limited strength, I never seem to get as much done as I’d like. I’ve been talking to the Lord about this. I read a story that encouraged me.<\/p>\n

A little boy with a small shovel was trying to clear some deep snow in front of his house.\u00a0A man came by and asked how a little boy with such a small shovel could accomplish such a big task.\u00a0The little boy replied with great confidence, “Little by little.”\u00a0And he kept working.<\/p>\n

The Lord spoke that word to my heart.\u00a0He’ll help me “little by little.”\u00a0I just need to keep working and keep trusting in the Lord’s help.\u00a0It’s a simple word\u2014and an obvious one in many ways\u2014but it was just what I needed.<\/p>\n

“Little by little I will drive them out from before you, until you have increased, and you inherit the land”<\/em>\u00a0(Exodus 23:30).<\/p>\n

I can imagine how the Israelites felt.\u00a0They were in their promised land, but they faced many challenges\u2014many enemies they needed to conquer, many things they needed to do.\u00a0God gave them the same encouragement and direction that He gave me: “little by little.”<\/p>\n

Little by little with His grace, strength, and peace\u2014we can make it through anything!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Lord, when we are weak, be our strength. We trust You to do the impossible\u2014little by little. You will have the victory! Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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