I know it has been a while since my last post but let me say that it has not been from a lack of “teachable moments” that is for sure. The best I can describe this last month is an unprecedented amount of “teachable moments” that, Lord willing, at some point I will share those with you. The one thing I will say about this last month is that I have seen Jesus in a way that I have never experienced before! Over the last couple of years, God has been growing me and shaping me more and more into the woman he desires me to be and at times that has been painful. (Just keeping it real here!) Though painful sometimes, very necessary for me to see the abundant life he has for me and surrendered to his will, is the BEST and most fulfilling place to be. This last month though, has been the real test of faith and trust in him that in my 38 years of life, I have not experienced before. Now before you start wondering what in the world is going on, let me assure you that God is and always has been in control and this journey is one that began months before but really turned a corner this last month and let me say, God is so good my dear friends!
Though my times with God have always been special, these last several weeks, they have taken on new meaning. They have been times of tears, some of sadness and some of joy; times of praise, because he is so worthy; times of healing, because he is the Great Physician, times of quietness, to be still in the presence of my Lord; times of openness, to be laid out completely surrendered to him; and most importantly, times of saying “YES”, because when he says it, I am to obey. When you come to a time in your life when things are out of your control, God makes his presence so known that he is in control and we can choose to trust in that or we can continue in the turmoil that is present in this life.
God’s Word has been my source! His Word is our direction! I don’t expect my children to go to school for a test without first studying their textbook for the answers, and the same is true with our Heavenly Father. He has given us his inspired, infallible Word for the answers to life’s test. If we study and have faith in him, he will carry us through every test!
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Coming off of this last month, I am more amazed at my Savior than ever before! Faith and trust are no laughing matter and when faced with the realization that yours is being tested, is gets serious. I have a heart overwhelmed with blessings today! Every day God shows me more of his beautiful face and in ways that I never imagined! I am eternally grateful for the people God has used in my life this last month to help me through a very difficult time physically, emotionally, & spiritually. Though my precious husband had to be everywhere around the globe during this difficult time, he was lifting me up in prayer and supplying Godly encouragement, my dear mother and the “too many to list” ways that she stayed by my side, my amazing kids for pitching in and helping out, my sweet sisters (through blood and at the “Hill”) for surrounding me with Scriptures and prayers, and godly friends for keeping it real in the Word and being quick to pray over me whenever needed. But most importantly to my Awesome Heavenly Father for never leaving me during these trying times and reminding me that He is faithful to fulfill his promises! He is my Strength, my Hope, my Comforter, my Deliverer, and my Healer!
Isaiah 40:28-31 “Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
I don’t know what you are going through. Your story may sound similar to mine and your faith and trust may be going through a time of testing as well. You may be physically, emotionally, and spiritually tired and ready for things to lighten up. Dear friend, I know where you are. I have walked and continue to walk in those same steps, but there is Hope and his name is Jesus! He will see you through! Know that his timing is perfect! When the darkness comes, HE is the Light that you cling to! His Word is true and his promises are forever! I am determined to keep it real to you because he already knows your heart and mine. I am a girl that is worth nothing apart from my God and HE is my LIFE! He has carried me through and I am here to testify that God is good! Cling to his Word, get on your face and bare your soul to your Maker. Keep it real, allow God guide you & be your strength, and your life WILL be transformed!
Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Blessings for a life changing day~
Allison
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