I look around, outside my life, and see a war zone. Families. Children. Marriages. Almost as if the world is walking around blind, unaware that they are stepping on….
Landminds.
I grieve the catastrophes. My eight year old neighbor, like a son, having to move because his parents are divorcing. A mom struggling as her nine year old suffers
terribly with leukemia. I see the pictures. It breaks me..completely.
Where does life go wrong?
And yet we know, it is a war. A war where rhythm, or time, or logic…cannot always be predicted, planned, prepared for…prevented.
I have been through my own wars. In fact, my life has been a battle; dyslexia, early abuse, horrific things you wouldn’t believe if I told you.
Nothing in my life has been easy.
But I have found through all the suffering, there are always open valleys on the other side of our deepest trenches.
There is calm, sunshine after the darkest nights, the worst storms, the most pounding, fearful, heartbreaking circumstances.
I can attest to you….like Paul says in Philippines 1:2,
turned out for the furtherance of the gospel.”
willingly chaining ourselves to Christ….
bound by love to do His will.”
Yes, I have found it worth it…this God-worship, uncircumcised faith, in leaning on His ways, despite the war we are in.
Walking through this field from the trenches. Anticipating landmines. Yet keeping heads, hands, and eyes lifted high….looking solely to Him.
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Hi Jen! It sure sounds like you have been through a lot in your life. And yet, you are so close to the Lord. I think I can praise him for that. For your fidelity in the harshest of times.
You are a powerful witness to his love.
So happy to know you!
Ceil
Ceil – And I feel so extremely blessed to know YOU my friend! Rejoicing with you knowing…Where would any of us be if not for grace?
It is worth it! I am giving praise for all the faithful, like you, that are living out their faith in God, following Jesus. I’m you neighbor at Faith Filled Friday.
Carol – Thanks so much for the visit! Nice “meeting” you!
Beautiful! There is such beauty in brokenness… and in the healing back to wholeness! It is a process and one that draws us closer, if we determine to lean in and praise through! Visiting from Barbie’s Weekend Brew today!
Hi Karrilee! Glad your here. I agree! Let’s praise Him through the wilderness. There truly can be joy in the journey!
Dear Jen
Taking the risk of sounding flippant, I want to suggest that we praise our Pappa God for all the suffering He allows in our lives that make us draw deep into the Life of our Lord Jesus!
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia – Your not sounding flippant at all. We do know God works everything for the good of those who love Him…and for that we can rejoice! Amen?
Ah, Jen. Such a good word from you today. Yes, I am negotiating some landmines in my life right now involving family issues as my parents need more care. I continue to pray for wisdom as I walk through new and potentially *explosive* situations.
I praise God for HIS wisdom and love, and ask that He pours both into our family at this time.
GOD BLESS!
Sharon – I am taking these moments to pray for you, my friend!