"Though you cannot go back and have a brand new start, you can start now and have a brand new end." John Maxwell
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Don't lose hope- We know our ending!
A few weeks ago I went through a pretty difficult week. Maybe it wasn't difficult compared to other people's lives but, for me, I felt like I've been in the thick of battle. Fatigue, loneliness, disappointment, and frustration have all been prominent features in my story this week. Through it all, though, God has been there as my best friend. When I was able to step back and observe myself dealing with this situation, as compared to similar situations in the past, God showed me how much more I relied on him this time than I have in my past.
Even amidst moments of "despair", I knew enough in my heart to pray against it and to trust that I was not without hope.
I have been memorizing scripture a lot this year and it was during this time of battle that I had to call on it. It was a blessing to have that to call on as my weapons. One day I started crying for no reason I could understand. All I knew was to speak out loud, "help me God." He told me to go outside. I did. I sat outside in the sun with the dogs I was pet sitting for and was instantly more at peace. I was reminded through the beautiful nature around me and two of God's living creatures that God still loves me.
It was amazing how quickly that feeling of despair went away and the feeling of hope came back. I know I'm growing because I am not forgetting what my God has done for me amidst dark situations.
God gave me another blessing the next day. You know how you feel when you watch a movie or read and book and you already know the ending? When you see your favorite character going through turmoil and frustration, you want to encourage them not to give up because you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You want to shout, "Don't waste time moping, you're going to get the girl!" Or "Just hang in there a little longer. You'll survive because your rescuer is on his way!" It's the same with us as believers. We know our ending. We should be more encouraged than ever in our darkest times because, no matter what, we know exactly how it's going to end. We get to go to heaven with our Savior and be healed and cared for, freed from all distress.
Why have I never realized this? I have a new perspective. And don't want to forget it.
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Even amidst moments of "despair", I knew enough in my heart to pray against it and to trust that I was not without hope.
I have been memorizing scripture a lot this year and it was during this time of battle that I had to call on it. It was a blessing to have that to call on as my weapons. One day I started crying for no reason I could understand. All I knew was to speak out loud, "help me God." He told me to go outside. I did. I sat outside in the sun with the dogs I was pet sitting for and was instantly more at peace. I was reminded through the beautiful nature around me and two of God's living creatures that God still loves me.
It was amazing how quickly that feeling of despair went away and the feeling of hope came back. I know I'm growing because I am not forgetting what my God has done for me amidst dark situations.
God gave me another blessing the next day. You know how you feel when you watch a movie or read and book and you already know the ending? When you see your favorite character going through turmoil and frustration, you want to encourage them not to give up because you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You want to shout, "Don't waste time moping, you're going to get the girl!" Or "Just hang in there a little longer. You'll survive because your rescuer is on his way!" It's the same with us as believers. We know our ending. We should be more encouraged than ever in our darkest times because, no matter what, we know exactly how it's going to end. We get to go to heaven with our Savior and be healed and cared for, freed from all distress.
Why have I never realized this? I have a new perspective. And don't want to forget it.
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