The woman at the well story in the Bible is so close to my heart. I could see myself as the woman in many aspects of life, I have heard the story many times growing up and only until a few months ago, did I allow myself to be healed from my past. I don't need that life anymore, I have met my love, my Father God who loves me unconditionally, who found me destitute, destrought, broken. He healed me. I know He is still working on this woman, making me, molding me. I know this life isn't without its hurts, its sadness, but I know the God that met me at my darkest time, the one who changed my life will never leave me!!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Heartache
Father God, I come with a heavy heavy heart. I want to curl up in your lap or lay at your feet I need to feel your comforting arms. I need to hear you say that everything is going to be okay, I need to hear you say that every heartache, every tear is worth it. This life is so difficult and hard, I don't know what you are trying to teach me Father, so in this teaching moment, I pray you will give me your strength and I pray you will protect my heart. I know you have a plan and it's far more than what I see right in this moment, I just need to feel your comfort and peace today Father God.
The dictionary defines heartbreak as ‘crushing grief, anguish, or distress.’ But a broken heart may be brought on by a myriad of causes such as disappointment in a child's lifestyle, loss of possession, loss of job, etc. Whatever the cause, the pain of a broken heart can be enormous.
I find rest in knowing only a child of God can experience complete recovery because only we have access to the power of the Spirit of God who alone “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3).
I think about Job and the heartache he endured . In one day he lost his children, almost all worldly possessions, his health, and his means of livelihood. He responded "Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD'" (Job 1:20-21). He was heartbroken yet, he worshipped God and remained faithful. Although he had doubts as to God’s goodness in these terrible events, through them he grew closer to God through God’s revelation of Himself (Job 42:1-5). Job learned what all believers can learn through heartbreak—God is faithful and good and trustworthy.
God never failed one of His children when they cried out to Him, and He will not fail the heartbroken Christian who cries out to Him today, He will NOT fail me. He may not answer me in the time I want, but I know he answers according to His perfect will and timing and, while I wait for the answer, His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).
The dictionary defines heartbreak as ‘crushing grief, anguish, or distress.’ But a broken heart may be brought on by a myriad of causes such as disappointment in a child's lifestyle, loss of possession, loss of job, etc. Whatever the cause, the pain of a broken heart can be enormous.
I find rest in knowing only a child of God can experience complete recovery because only we have access to the power of the Spirit of God who alone “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3).
I think about Job and the heartache he endured . In one day he lost his children, almost all worldly possessions, his health, and his means of livelihood. He responded "Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD'" (Job 1:20-21). He was heartbroken yet, he worshipped God and remained faithful. Although he had doubts as to God’s goodness in these terrible events, through them he grew closer to God through God’s revelation of Himself (Job 42:1-5). Job learned what all believers can learn through heartbreak—God is faithful and good and trustworthy.
God never failed one of His children when they cried out to Him, and He will not fail the heartbroken Christian who cries out to Him today, He will NOT fail me. He may not answer me in the time I want, but I know he answers according to His perfect will and timing and, while I wait for the answer, His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Thursday, April 26, 2012
I waited
I waited, and you never showed
I needed you, and you weren't there
I long for your direction
and you are silent.
Why aren't you talking to me
Why aren't you answering
I am crying out, my soul is crying out
why can't you hear me?
I hear you...finally
you say that you are here
you are silent...you are teaching
I need to trust you, you say.
Show me how to trust you
you are here...I feel you
You are leading, and guiding
help me trust you more.
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