11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Inspired by the well-known hymn, “It Is Well With My Soul”
When storms arise and shadows fall, Your gentle whisper still them all. Through trials fierce, Your peace remains, A steadfast hope through joys and pains. Your promises, a light so bright, You guide my heart through darkest night.
Though mountains move and seas may roar, I rest in You, my soul restored. Your faithfulness, a firm embrace, I trust You fully, run the race. No fear can shake, no doubt control, For it well, with my soul.
As the year ended, I found myself gripped by fear and uncertainty due to the blood spotting I’ve been experiencing, even though I’ve already gone through menopause. My mind raced with questions and worst-case scenarios, as I couldn’t ignore the unease that something might be wrong with my body. The thoughts of aging and the unpredictability of health stirred up anxiety, making it difficult to find peace. Yet, amidst the worry, I was reminded of the truth that God is the ultimate healer and sustainer of my being. His promises brought a flicker of hope to my heart, even as I wrestled with doubt. I held tightly to Psalm 103:2-5, where the Lord reassures us of His benefits: forgiveness, healing, redemption, love, compassion, and renewal. As I meditated on these words, I felt God gently reminding me that He knows every detail of my body and my life. He has not abandoned me, and His steadfast love brings strength and renewal even when fear tries to take hold. Trusting in His promises, I’m choosing to lay my worries before Him, believing that He is faithful to carry me through this season, just as He has always done.
BELOVED 
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