When the heart is shattered and dreams halted, I am yet learning, there is only One who can gather the broken pieces while we try to understand the unbelievable. The Father is willing and able to gently & tenderly remind us that He Is real, He is present, & always persistent in His love for us.
When the heart is shattered, and the loss is more than the mind can understand; we can feel lost - feel that life will never be the same. Loss can be a tiring wilderness. The cloud of loneliness and the fire of grief can deprive our spirit of oxygen; but in the wilderness we can discover a deeper sense of God's presence, an awareness of new relationships, increased sensitivity to surroundings, people, & causes. TRUST. Trust through the night, trust through the mystery. Believe that you can be better-feel better. Hope that there will be Light. Speak in the brokenness-by getting up, getting reconnected, getting tired of being tired, speak with your transparency, speak with your tears; with whatever ounce of strength you can muster SPEAK. In your brokenness SPEAK. The Creator takes the delicate broken pieces and designs a special crystal-an exquisite crystal that can show his grace, mercy, & beauty. From our brokenness we can be shown how to love a new. As we surrender, let go, give up ,ask for help-there is One who is waiting to extend His strength. He went toe to toe with death to secure our freedom, and He will go toe to toe at our appointed time of struggle to rescue us; To rescue us from loss- loss of a loved one, marriage, career, reputation, dreams... He will be our Victor if we allow Him.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016
2016!!
Expressions that I have heard in passing that help me see clearer: 'Time Marches On, Being In My Lane, Stretched Beyond Comfort, Wear Life Loosely, Weather Can Be Bitey-Good People Believable & Life-- Beautiful, Big Hearts Heal Deep Hurts, If You Can Get Past An Offense-There Is Always Something Special On The Other Side, Don't Be Afraid Of Detours, Sometimes Pain Positions Us For A Greater Plan, Pure Motives Propel A Prosperous Relationship, Failing Is Fruitful. There are more, but I will pause here.
In 2016, one acronym I will truly strive for is: LOP (LOVING ON PURPOSE).
For you I wish Hope, Health, & Him [John 3:16].
Expressions that I have heard in passing that help me see clearer: 'Time Marches On, Being In My Lane, Stretched Beyond Comfort, Wear Life Loosely, Weather Can Be Bitey-Good People Believable & Life-- Beautiful, Big Hearts Heal Deep Hurts, If You Can Get Past An Offense-There Is Always Something Special On The Other Side, Don't Be Afraid Of Detours, Sometimes Pain Positions Us For A Greater Plan, Pure Motives Propel A Prosperous Relationship, Failing Is Fruitful. There are more, but I will pause here.
In 2016, one acronym I will truly strive for is: LOP (LOVING ON PURPOSE).
For you I wish Hope, Health, & Him [John 3:16].
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