It is one of those wonderful, warmish, mornings where the spring rain has begun and the thunder is slightly rolling in the distance.

It is one of those mornings where I wish I had not agreed to change my schedule to work today instead of tomorrow because of the guaranteed awesome sleeping conditions thanks to the rain storm that could have happened today!

It is one of those mornings where my poor dog Max just can’t relax because he is so nervous during a rainstorm. He is moving from seat to seat, bed to bed: trying to find that sweet spot in the house (or next to me on the couch) that will allow him to feel safe.

It is one of those mornings where I am debating if I go dig out his thundershirt to ease his discomfort or let him go snuggle with the still sleeping body of boy who is home for the day….

It is not one of those mornings for him to do it all alone.

My devotions this morning speaks to this thought:

“When the way just ahead of you seems too difficult, turn to Me and say: ” I can’t, but we can.”

Acknowledging your inability to handle things on your own is a healthy dose of reality” (Jesus Always by Sarah Young May 23).

There have been many times over my “many” years of living (I am about to turn 4×11 so I am allowed to speak in such a way) that I have realized I cannot do this on my own.

The “this” has looked like many different things over these last few years: parenting different now that my husband travels for a living, fighting for someone I love who was dealing with suicidal depression, my own health issues…I could go on…

It doesn’t matter what we go through, what matters is who we go through it with.

We are not meant to live life alone…not only has God been so good to us by providing the ultimate Comforter and Counselor that is available and within us 24/7 in His Holy Spirit, but also He has graciously placed us in a community that is meant to support us in our endeavors.

Being able to speak up and say “I can’t handle this on my own” is truly a healthy sign of strength in a time when we feel our weakest.

Just like with Max…keep seeking that safe place…keep searching for that person to keep you company or to help you feel more stable… especially in a time of a storm.