Our family received some bad news the other day. I don't want to go into detail here because it isn't only my story to tell, but I am sure that you can empathize without knowing the specifics.
The wind was knocked out of my sails and I was heartbroken.
I couldn't fall apart when I got the call because of the little ones who were with me, so I put on my happy face and did my best-ever acting job for the next few hours.
When I was finally alone and could cry, I reached for my Bible for the words of my Comforter. I turned to Psalms and asked for my God to help me through this.
He led me to Psalm 73:23.......
"Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand."
That was just what I needed to hear. We were not forgotten. God would be there and help us through this trial.
Flashback a month.....
On a whim, I signed up to participate in an encouragement challenge on Adventures of D and V, a blog I had never even visited before. The challenge was to pray for the person you were partnered with for a month and then send a note of encouragement.
My partner was Barbie, who lives in California. She did not really know me. She had no idea what I was going through.
BUT.
A few days ago, I received my encouragement card from her, which said......
"......As I've been praying for you, I kept hearing, 'He makes all things beautiful in their time.' Ecclesiastes 3:11. I don't know what that means to you, if anything, but I do pray that God will reveal His beauty to you in all things......"
Little did she know, that verse meant everything to me.
The situation in our lives will not be changed, but I am trusting that God will make beauty from ashes once again.
That is the kind of God I serve!
One who shows me in His word that he loves and cares for ME.
One who uses another believer who is a complete stranger and lives across the country to encourage and give me hope and to transform my heart.
If you don't know about God and His son, Jesus, please talk to someone who does.
Or, contact me and I'll tell you the Good News!
Linking up today to...
Imparting Grace
sending you hugs, blessings and prayers..
ReplyDeleteSusan, God's timing is always perfect. I am so thankful that He used my words and the card to encourage your heart. I will continue to pray for you, knowing that in due time, He will turn your mourning into dancing, your weeping into joy. So thankful to have found you through blogging.
ReplyDeleteSusan, You will be in my thoughts and prayers.God is good. xo, Susie
ReplyDeleteI love this community of Christian bloggers. We open up when needed and we love on each other when needed. I'm praying for you and your family. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, what a blessing that had to be. I'll be praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGlad I found you (well, actually, you found me) ... I'm your newest follower. ;-)
Beautiful. I love when
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my own life, Susan.
Praying that your family
will find the strength
that you need to face
whatever challenges
are in your path. Thank
you for the uplifting
comment on my blog
and for sharing your
blessings through IG;
it is fun to follow your
special moments : )
Happy Thursday,
xo Suzanne
I like when that happens and it's happened quite frequently this past year! I like the new look of your blog.
ReplyDeleteWe never know what a day will bring do we? Isn't it wonderful to know that He does, and His love is there for it too.
ReplyDeleteGood news even when there's bad news. I'm glad you had him and his word to turn to. Thanks for sharing your hope with us!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Things may come as a surprise to us, but they never surprise Him. Joy comes in the morning. Blessings in your situation.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I'm so sorry for what you're going through, but I'm glad you know God and are able to realize more and more how good and faithful He is. Oh, He is!! May we all come to know it through and through. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteGod is sooo good. He knows and answers our prayers and our heart's cry before we even pray or know our need. Trust you're feeling buoyed by his love and family. {hugs}
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