* for those who have experienced
tremendously grievous life interludes ..
* for those who are presently
experiencing tremendously grievous life interludes ..
* for those who will in future
experience tremendously grievous life interludes ..
:with a quiet, willing, humble heart - consider this:
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I've been pressing into the Lord about a concern I've had for several weeks now. Then one day his Spirit asked me,
'Are you willing to suffer in this discomfort
if I use it to encourage someone else?'
Oh beloved, how we strive and struggle when God doesn't act on the time frame we think he should. We totally miss, that in the struggle we tend to draw near to Him. We begin to realize we can't even take our next breath without him. So we lean in.
~ Tara Dickson ~
"The nearness of God is my good."
Psalm 77:28
Thank you. I needed this today.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
we're in this together.. ♥
DeleteTruth!
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DeleteOh my, how sweet and kind and patient is our Father. Thank you for this sweet reminder to press into that Grace upon Grace and He WILL use what we are walking thru, if we allow. He IS at work <3!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletegrace upon grace indeed ♥
DeleteI am no stranger to suffering.....but then I remain still, and many blessings overflow. Lovely lovey post, Sherry.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
you've walked IN grace for quite some time and it's an inspiration and example for others. ♥
DeleteAmen, dear sister! Presently in the "middle" and know that only God knows what is next and how others might be encouraged and come to saving grace....it's tough, but He is in control and doing it all with love for us..He is the one that gives the grace to make it through. Thank you, sally
ReplyDeleteHis grace .. mercy .. love .. strength ..
Deleteis never-ending ♥
When God would send Israel into captivity, it was always with an eye to restoration. They’d suffer and cry out to Him and turn to Him again.
ReplyDeleteWe don’t like to hurt but God will use it for us to draw near.
sometimes for our own personal walk and sometimes as a way to offer hope to others. or both. ♥
DeleteJames 1:2-4.....been contemplating these verses and looking at them from all angles so to speak...
ReplyDeleteMy brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. ♥ thank you JC - ♥
DeleteI live each day with a hole in my heart. So bruised I can barely admit or share. Thank you for reminding me that not only am I not alone, but might help others just by letting them know they aren’t alone either. Thank you Sherry.
ReplyDeletesome days it's hard to breathe - or the very act of breathing...hurts. i know you know this in a personal way. gentle hugs be yours .. praying for peace at this moment as He enfolds you in His wings. ♥
DeleteI think if I couldn't use what I have suffered, it would not have any sense in it. Except, of course, to mold us into being more like Him.
ReplyDeleteand seeing present circumstances - whatever they may be - with heavenly/eternal eyes - presents a much clearer picture of His plan. i pray He molds me even more .. and continues doing so. ♥
DeleteThank you for your your inspiration, Sherry.
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DeleteAhhhhhh.... thank you!
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