Take My Hand

The honest truth is that today was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. I signed final divorce papers - something I never thought I would have to do in my life. Today my story changed from being a loving wife and mother - the Proverbs 31 woman: all I had ever dreamed of becoming - to being a 40yearold single mom of teenagers who carries an immense amount of responsibility and has no idea what the future holds.

This week has been weird - so many emotional ups and downs. I hesitate to write about it because there is no sugar-coating it. Honesty is hard but its real, its authentic. The truth is everybody has dragons on their backs. Sometimes its just hard to admit when we struggle. Its hard to allow others to see you weak, to see your faith waver, your courage bend. But the charade of having it all together all the time is quite simply a farce.

But here I am, at the end of this devastating day, and I'm still breathing. I survived. And I survived because I had an amazing army of prayer warriors interceding for me. I have friends sending me encouragement, building me up, telling me I'm beautiful and brave and fierce.

Sometimes it takes a village to slay a dragon, so if you are part of my village, I say a heartfelt thank you for coming alongside me at my weakest just as that nasty beast was ready to kill, steal and devour me by telling me lies about myself and questioning the promises of God. Thank you for reminding me that God is good, that He loves me more than I can fathom and that he heals deeper than my wounds.

I've learned to appreciate the power of faith-filled friendships. I've learned that being a bit transparent may make me vulnerable, but it also allows the body of Christ to be the hands and feet of God.

My own issues aside, I have had precious people in my life struggle recently. Huge, path-altering 
decisions have had to be made. Dire health battles have been faced. Relational make or break situations have been considered and reconsidered. Experiencing helplessness watching the love of their life struggle. Having truth to speak but the words just won't come out. Not being able to provide for their families.

This is real life - it is hard. We need to be there for each other. We need to be willing to let others be there for us. Take my hand.

I wanna walk with you
You know we're all taught to be strong
We're all taught to stand on our own
But it helps to have somebody
To hold on to
We're all on the same journey
To find the way home
And I think we need each other
If we're gonna get through
Why don't you

Take my hand
And let's walk together
It's a long road
But we can walk it together

Life's the greatest gift He gave
And I want to share it with You
Walk with me

Every year I watch the seasons change
But I'm never ready when people change
You see, I've had friends
That just drifted out of my life
Cause I never took time
But I do know this
If they were standing here tonight
I'd tell 'em

Take my hand
And let's walk together
Take my hand and try
It's a long road
But we can help each other

He said "Love one another"
We may not have tomorrow
Lord help us to hold on to each other

Life's the greatest gift He gave
And I want to share it with you
Come walk with me

Take my hand
And let's walk together
Take my hand and try
It's a long, long road
But we can help each other
Hold on
I know we're gonna find the way home