So many things to go through, so many changes, so many revelations. So much to endure, so much turmoil, so much pain.
These too shall pass.
I am reminded of how unfaithful I am. How I don't believe... nor do I want to believe. In my fear of getting hurt, I have stopped expecting. I have stopped hoping. In essence, I have stopped living. This is not the life that was promised to me. I was promised to have life, and life abundant, at that! Slowly the ray of light has shown itself and the fears and the hurts are exposed. I am now forced to either nourish those hurts or let it go.
The question remains. Who am I? What do I want to with my life? Will I let my past control my future?
In the darkness, His light shines ever so brightly.
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so I stumbled upon your blog...when i needed this message the most.
in a class at APC we're reading Max Lucado's 'Facing your Giants'
last Sunday's class we talked about the stone of the past and how Christ has dealt with it. Phn.3:13
the stone of priority Phn.3:14 Mt.6:33
the stone of passion Phn.3:10
the stone of PERSISTENCE Phn.3:12,13,14
David faced the behemoths of disappointment with "yet God." 1Chron.28:4
who am I to complain? Romans 8:28
my friend...the goal is to press forward and fix our eyes on our king and today pastor Jim reminded me to "Be still and know that I am God"
thanks for directing me to review my notes. I really needed it.
it's true, in the pit of despair His light shines so bright and knowledge does emerge as we move on and let go... sprinting the race for His glory.
SERIOUSLY........ UPDATEEEEEEE. that is all.
hey....this may just apply to me but offers great hope and peace during a season of trial
Ravi's commentary on Psalm 23:
“The Lord is my shepherd”: that’s relationship.
“I shall not want”: that’s supply.
“He makes me to lie down in green pastures”: that’s rest.
“He leads me beside still waters”: that’s refreshment.
“He restores my soul”: that’s healing.
“He guides me in the paths of righteousness”: that’s guidance.
“For his name’s sake”: that’s purpose.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death”: that’s testing.
“I will fear no evil”: that’s protection.
“For you are with me”: that’s faithfulness.
“Your rod and your staff, they comfort me”: that’s discipline.
“You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies”: that’s hope.
“You anoint my head with oil”: that’s consecration.
“My cup overflows”: that’s abundance.
“Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life”: that’s blessing.
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord”: that’s security.
“Forever”: that’s eternity
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