Sometimes we go through times in our lives which I would call "wilderness experiences". Times of turmoil, brokenness, transition, confusion, barrenness, or all of the above.
For those who are in this place, or have been there, you'll understand what I mean.
What is God teaching you through this time? Or what did He teach you last time you were there?
I'm going through a bit of a confusing / potentially disheartening time at the moment, but at the same time, I have such joy. Holding on to God's promises, and knowing that I serve a loving and faithful God: this is what keeps me going and smiling every day. Sometimes I slip into fear or sadness, but God reminds me of his enduring faithfulness through the years, and fills me with hope because I know he will deliver me.
In this time, I know God is purifying my life. He is getting rid of the wrong heart-attitudes that have been lurking deep within through the years.. all of the things that don't please him, and he is changing me more into his likeness. It's a great comfort to know that he is doing this so that I will be the kind of person he wants me to be in the days to come, for the things he has planned me to do and to be.
You are always safe when God is your heart-surgeon, but sometimes it hurts like billy-oh because his surgery is deep and thorough.
Thoughts anyone?
For those who are in this place, or have been there, you'll understand what I mean.
What is God teaching you through this time? Or what did He teach you last time you were there?
I'm going through a bit of a confusing / potentially disheartening time at the moment, but at the same time, I have such joy. Holding on to God's promises, and knowing that I serve a loving and faithful God: this is what keeps me going and smiling every day. Sometimes I slip into fear or sadness, but God reminds me of his enduring faithfulness through the years, and fills me with hope because I know he will deliver me.
In this time, I know God is purifying my life. He is getting rid of the wrong heart-attitudes that have been lurking deep within through the years.. all of the things that don't please him, and he is changing me more into his likeness. It's a great comfort to know that he is doing this so that I will be the kind of person he wants me to be in the days to come, for the things he has planned me to do and to be.
You are always safe when God is your heart-surgeon, but sometimes it hurts like billy-oh because his surgery is deep and thorough.
Thoughts anyone?