Is this a test?

The past few days have been pretty draining... Actually this whole week has had several ups & downs & my faith has surely been tested. I've had friends suffer losses, I've had quite a bit of crazy, random car trouble, the weather has been ridiculous, we've been stuck at times, and then tonight I was faced with a pretty challenging situation. I'm constantly reminded of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. In this world we will have troubles, but this passage gives me comfort:

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)

I can get easily wrapped up into feeling sorry for myself, overwhelmed, & anxious... It's hard at times, it really is.. Sometimes hearing someone say "all you can do is pray" can feel like the last thing you need at the time, but it couldn't be more true! I know what relying on myself feels like.. I'm exhausted, I don't know what is best, I have to just trust God and want his will to be done. Not my will, but his.. Because no matter what that will look like, I know that he will always be there! He will never leave me! He is my truth & while the future is uncertain, as long as I hold onto his promises, he's got this.. He's got me! In the palm of his hand!! Thank you Lord! Praise your holy name!!🙏💗🙌