There is a song on the radio that has really spoken to my heart. It is called Blessings. Beautiful song that talks about how we can't understand the hurt and pain that we go through, but through it all God is there for us. She speaks such honesty that I find refreshing. She sings about crying out about doubting where God is. Sometimes as Christians we think this is wrong. It is not and it is healthy. At the same time the important thing to remember is that God is here. Just Friday morning I wrote in my prayer journal that I couldn't understand where God was and I was mad. I was feeling lonely ( once again) . And you know what happened. The rest of the day I felt better. God didn't desert me because I was honest. He reminded me throughout the day of his blessings. Nothing changed, but there was just this peace that all was going to be okay.
As I listen to the song I am reminded once again that God doesn't create the hurt in our lives but he can give us blessings in spite of the hurt that others and circumstances can create in our lives.
What are some blessings that have come out of maybe a hurtful or difficult time?
Maybe it is a closer relationship with a spouse
maybe it is a deeper appreciation for health
maybe it is deeper appreciation for family
a deeper walk with God
maybe God has introduced new people into your world as you share like circumstances
maybe what has been taken away from you as you given you more time for someone or something else
Whatever it is you may be experiencing remember God is there for you. He hears. He knows. Keep praying.
Take time to listen to the video
Love and Prayers,
Jen
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Grace in His Eyes
Had a few thoughts as I watched a video that a friend posted on facebook. It was exactly what I needed. Today so far has not been the greatest, maybe even the last couple of weeks. Still lots of good things happening like my girl going to prom. She was so beautiful. We loved seeing her happy and enjoying this moment in her life with her friend Ashton. It has been great to have family around supporting both of my kids. To be able to hug my nephew when his kitty died.
But even with all this my heart has been heavy. So much not nice stuff happening around us. So many that need love and some days it just feels like I can't make enough of a difference. Then there are days I am just tired of trying to love and wondering does it really matter? Where is God is this world?
Then I am reminded that my God does see and he does care, He loves!!! He will give me the love I need to keep loving. He is not a God of anger just waiting to lash out on us. He poured out his anger while Jesus was on the cross. Now we have his grace. He wants us to be part of his family. Our troubles and hurts, sickness and sadness are not God judging us and pouring out his wrath. Instead we have a God of grace who sees our worth and says I am here to walk with you. Our God is a good God. He sent his son Jesus to teach us how to be his people. We are to be vessels for grace, not judgement.
He is here wanting to love us, wanting to give us a family. wanting to help us walk through whatever life throws at us. Oh how He loves us so!!!!!
Please take time to watch this video and remember that you are loved! Thank you Heather for the reminder!
Love and Prayers,
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