"Nobody knows the troubles I've seen, nobody knows but Jesus!"
Sound familiar? Sure it does, because at one time or another we've all sang the blues to someone and it probably wasn't to Jesus!
Physical
therapy, crazy weather with weird storms, JJ’s eyes … it’s been an emotionally,
physically and spiritually stretched time. In the midst of it all I remind myself that
God still listens to my endless plea for help, because of His unfailing love
and mercy.
It
began with me having physical therapy; yep, me – not hubby! Come to find out that the nerve pain I’ve
been experiencing in my arms is due to over activity from working on the
computer.
Besides
exercise therapy, I’ve been given “recommendations” to cease or lighten my
computer time until my arms heal. Following
the therapist’s instructions, I have been doing more research off line for
future articles or teachings. (We won’t
count this time, besides it’s really short!)
To
say that I was a bit miffed with the timing of this would be an understatement. My plans were moving forward and I was seeing
some progress with goals toward my vision.
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Dear
God …
For
a time, I was enjoying the fellowship and favor of God, thanking Him for the blessings I receive each day. Then something happened with a senior
rescue cat with feline herpes.
Somehow
this beautiful thirteen-year old, five pound “baby” girl had punctured her eye resulting in
blindness. Whether she did it herself or
it was a result of an issue with another cat we simply don’t know.
The
fluid leaked out causing her eye to sink back in the socket, practically
closing it totally. Due to her medical
conditions and age an operation was not possible. Although we are aware of the diagnosis, we
are believing God for restoration in little JJ’s eye.
When
my husband returned home with precious JJ, all the peace that I had been
enjoying hours earlier began slipping away by fear. So much had been happening that I haven’t even
shared, and now …
“Dear
God, I’ve never heard of such a thing.
Is she in pain …
how are we to help her?”
We
were versed on the kind of care she needed and have followed the “plan” that
was given by the doctor. If all this
weren’t enough my brother was recovering from heart surgery, and friends of ours
lost everything in a house fire!
Feeling
confused (which is never of God because He gives us a sound mind) and burdened I
spent a lot of time in prayer, reading the Bible and listening to hours of
sound doctrinal teaching. Trying to find
answers, the Holy Spirit directed me to something He had dealt with me a few
years ago. I have failed to set my
belief clock - again!
Scriptures
Give Us Hope
You
know what? In my time with the Lord He
listened, calmed my spirit, helped me focus and didn’t get angry that I started
to get anxious or fearful. As a matter
of fact, I did exactly what He wanted me to do – I ran to Him in my time of
need as a child would to a father.
The
reason why I was able to be calmed, regaining my peace, is because God had
something to work with in me. No, it wasn’t
me, but His Word and Spirit which are in me through time spent in reading what
He had to say in the Bible. When we don’t
know what God has said it’s impossible to hear His voice for direction, which
leads us into His favor.
It’s
no secret that sometimes we trek off on a path of our own and totally mess
things up trying to get ahead of the Lord. During
those times He allows, not causes, situations to arise in our lives so that it
gets us to step back and let God be God.
Life and Favor
I
know it’s hard to believe that something good can rise on the other side of all
the troubles, but it can. God is the One who gives life and favor to His children; He knows what He's doing. Trust Him and leave it all in His capable loving hands. Take a deep breath and keep believing anyway
as you make this confession daily over yourself.
“You (God) gave me life and favor, and Your intervention (gracious
love, kindness, provision and continual care) watched over my spirit.”
(Job 10:12 NET emphasis mine)
When
we go back to the Word of God allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us, we can be
encouraged and remain in hope. God will
fulfill His promises and provide the answers you need in His perfect timing.
“Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to
teach us.
And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we
wait
patiently for God’s
promises to be fulfilled.” (Romans 15:4 NLT)
Well,
He’s doing it again … I don’t know what it is, but because I know the promise
of peace is at risk, I’m willing to listen, watch and wait on the Lord.
With
that being said, let me redirect you from this page to another – the one the
Holy Spirit led me to when I entered the Throne Room of God in a tizzy. We’ll pick up over there … off you go!
For those who have never heard the "old spiritual" song ...
I used this version because hubby loves this man.
Maybe you don’t know the Living God that I know
but would like to have this kind of favor in your life also. Click
on the above tab “Tell Me About Jesus”
for more information on becoming a child of the Savior.
Note: Emphasis may be given in some scriptures to show clarity or understanding and is not to take away from the inspirited Word of God.
When used,
the words satan or devil are not capitalized deliberately, because we give him
no place in our lives.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues but is geared toward spiritual awareness.
Disclaimer: Article information is not meant to be used as treatment for mental or physical issues but is geared toward spiritual awareness.
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