When I was visiting my daughter in Wyoming, we ran into a couple of friends of hers in the store. I INSTANTLY knew something was very wrong with one of them - the youngest one. She was devastated, and as much as she tried to hide it, it showed in her glistening eyes and trembling smile. Later, I learned from my daughter that she was in the beginning stages of separation from a husband who had been cheating on her. She had several young children at home, and was absolutely, thoroughly and profoundly.....lost.....not knowing what to do, or where to go. My heart ached for her, and I longed to help her somehow! I've been through the pain of divorce with young children, and no income!! But without knowing her, and having her confidence, there was simply no way I could speak with her.
She is the inspiration for this blog. I prayed for her, and the Lord began to speak with me about how He longs for these broken people to know Him, and to know the feeling of being in His arms, safe, loved, secure! He reminded me of how He cared for me, and how His plans for me were wonderful, in spite of my own failures and times of running away......plans to give me a great future!! He saw me through the blood of the cross, and I was white as snow! It was HIS ache in my heart for that young girl, and HIS longing being expressed to be of real help and living hope for each one of you now!
So if the worst is happening.......BE ENCOURAGED!! We will go through this journey together - the Lord, you, and I - and you will be amazed at the wonders He plans for you!! The way is hard, no doubt. Long, too. But I promise you that you can do it.......not because I did, but because He has overcome the world, and everything in it, including THIS pain, and THESE problems!!!
Today, and in the next few days: Find a few minutes to just sit before the Lord, in a quiet place,.....and don't talk too much. Spend most of the time just listening to Him, and beholding Him. It's ok if your mind wanders, even a lot of times....just keep returning your attention to Him, without being hard on yourself. Invite Him to examine your heart, and tell Him you are ready and willing to walk down ANY path with Him. There is nothing new under the sun, and He knows every feeling and thought you have, so it's ok to show Him your heart - it can only help you. Decide today to trust Him, and not yourself. :)
She is the inspiration for this blog. I prayed for her, and the Lord began to speak with me about how He longs for these broken people to know Him, and to know the feeling of being in His arms, safe, loved, secure! He reminded me of how He cared for me, and how His plans for me were wonderful, in spite of my own failures and times of running away......plans to give me a great future!! He saw me through the blood of the cross, and I was white as snow! It was HIS ache in my heart for that young girl, and HIS longing being expressed to be of real help and living hope for each one of you now!
So if the worst is happening.......BE ENCOURAGED!! We will go through this journey together - the Lord, you, and I - and you will be amazed at the wonders He plans for you!! The way is hard, no doubt. Long, too. But I promise you that you can do it.......not because I did, but because He has overcome the world, and everything in it, including THIS pain, and THESE problems!!!
Today, and in the next few days: Find a few minutes to just sit before the Lord, in a quiet place,.....and don't talk too much. Spend most of the time just listening to Him, and beholding Him. It's ok if your mind wanders, even a lot of times....just keep returning your attention to Him, without being hard on yourself. Invite Him to examine your heart, and tell Him you are ready and willing to walk down ANY path with Him. There is nothing new under the sun, and He knows every feeling and thought you have, so it's ok to show Him your heart - it can only help you. Decide today to trust Him, and not yourself. :)
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