Over the past several years my husband and I have lost multiple friends and family members to death, grandchildren have been born, some have gone to heaven before we even had a chance to meet them, we have had ups and downs, gains and losses, joys and sorrows. Through it all God has been there. During the times of sorrow His love has sustained us. During the times of joy His presence has moved us to even greater depths of love and appreciation for those He has put in our lives, and bound us to, in His infinite wisdom.
So often, especially in times of trial and testing, we question the Lord. We ask, "Why, Lord? Why is this happening to me?" "Why is this happening to our family?" Over and over again we question the Lord, doubting His promises and even His very presence in our lives.
But, you know, it is in, and through, these hard times that we grow. It is in the face of hard times that we go running into the arms of our Heavenly Father, and they move us ever closer to Him. It is in these hard times that we seek Him out and commune deeply with Him, because it is in these hard times that no one else can ever truly know and understand what we are going through deep down within our hearts and spirits. God can because He is our Creator. God, and God alone, knows us better than anybody on the face of this earth. He knows us better than anyone else ever could, or will.
If you are going through hard times right now...physically, financially, spiritually...if your marriage is in trouble, or if you have suffered loss and are having a hard time healing...stand strong and keep this in mind...
God knows who you are. He knows where you're at, and what you are going through. He knows your heart. You are not alone, because God is ever with you. He will never leave you, nor forsake you, because God cares for you.
"For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end" (Jeremiah 29:11).
In Him and With All My Love,
~Rebecca
I recently lost my mother and one of my best friends. I thank God he was there to comfort me. I thank God he is there to comfort you, too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't forgotten about the giveaway, I just got distracted. Lowell is opening up a restaurant at Precious Moments Chapel on April 21st. We've been a bit busy!
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God bless you friend!
Laura
Amen! God is so good! Giveaway? What giveaway? You must be remembering something that I've forgotten. Please refresh my memory? :) And, yes, I saw Lowell's post! CONGRATULATIONS! That is WONDERFUL! Maybe we'll be able to pop in and see you all there sometime! What exciting news! Talk to you soon! And God bless!
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~Rebecca
WELL PUT THANK YOU
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl! <3
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