This past week has been a challenging week filled with constant prayer. My heart broke and my thoughts were directed elsewhere. However on Friday, God again reminded me about a frog.
One of the workman was cutting grass at a PBT property and I was there to pick him up after a days work. While I was checking his work and walking about the perimeter of the house, my eyes were drawn to a frog. Most frogs I see come out at night when it is cool and moist. This was a different frog, is was bathing in the heat of the sun.
What does a frog have to do with anything? Frog is an acronym for Fully Rely on God. Throughout the week I was troubled, I was down but not crushed yet God turned my eyes to a frog.
Over the recent weeks I have been reading through Isaiah. This past week while being troubled with a heavy heart, the prophet Isaiah had many comforting words. The theme was do not fear, do not be afraid, I am with you, I will rescue you.
Lord, be kind to us! We depend on you. Isa 33:2
Cheer up! Don’t be afraid. Isa 35:4
Don’t be afraid. I am with you. Don’t tremble with fear. I am your God. Isa 41:10
Do not fear, I have rescued you. I have called you by name, now you belong to me. Isa 43:1
In the middle of those chapters, chapter 40, we read the Lord gives strength for the weary. God never gets weary and He doesn’t get weary of those coming to Him in times of weakness. God understands our little strength and when we call on Him, He quickly runs to help or rescue when our lamp of faith burns low.
The Lord gives strength to those who are weary. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired. Isa 40:29,31
When the Israelites walked across the bottom of the Red Sea between walls of water that may have crashed on them at any moment…did they fear? What about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace…did they fear? What about Daniel in a pit of hungry lions…did he fear? What about Jonah in the belly of a fish for three dark days…did he fear?
It is comforting to know when I lay down at night that God gives strength, though I must first FROG (Fully Rely On God) because Immanuel, God is with me.
Pray for God’s perfect peace, deliverance, and for His protection during times of trouble.
Tyler and Emily in PNG 
Your words are so good, Tyler….thanks!
We serve à mighty God. Stand firm. Praying with you.
Tyler, I needed to get this. Thanks for reminding me that God has reminders of His care and provision in everything. I will always remember this when I see or read about a frog. God bless the too of you, encourage you, provide for you in all ways – emotionally, physically, mentally and especially spiritually.
I love how God works giving us what we need at the perfect time. God is working. Thank you for sharing!