Encouragement from God's Word

I had the most precious time with the Father this a.m. Lots of repentence, accepting forgiveness, and plunging forward once again and not looking behind. I had so much personal help to ask for as well as other requests for my dear loved ones. I know the Lord hears my every prayer and must rest in His peace. But still the tears would not stop and I prayed the Lord would speak to me through His Word. This is where I opened my Bible

Nehemiah 8 (upon the Israelites return from exile -- a time of remorse and repenting)

9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, "This day is sacred to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep." For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.
10 Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

11 The Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve."

12 Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood the words that had been made known to them.

The scripture goes on to describe how they celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles, which again confirms in my heart that this is the Lord's direction for our HS. One way The Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated is to sleep outdoors in tents (as they did when they came out of Egypt) to commemorate the Lord's deliverance. We're excited about sleeping outside with EVE!