I have not written for the blog in a long time. Various life
events have kept me busy. Two major things one being that I have two small
children (2 ½ and 5 years old) and the second that we moved into a new
home, started school and trying to get settled. Many of you know that moving into
our home was a long time coming. A year of searching and being patient was
challenging. God truly provided the
right home for our family.
As I look back on that whole experience and waiting in the
Lord, it was an experience that was needed. Many times in the midst of waiting I was
frustrated, disappointed, depressed and unwilling to see the light at the end
of the tunnel.
There were times that I really didn’t feel peace. I was
leaning on my own understanding. I had many a talks with God and myself. I do
that often just talk with God as if we are having coffee and express my
feelings, concerns and at many times during the frustrations. I often talk to my self; some say they do
that because no one talks back to you. However when I talked with God, He really
talked back to me. Throughout the process He would speak through devotions, my
husband, peoples calls and offered pray.
Those are the things that helped me/us walk through the year long
process of finding a home while living with children at my in–laws home.
However, recently I have felt that God has been silent. How could I say that! He is always with you and knows what you
need. Oh yes He does and is but what I experienced during that journey was quit
different than now.
I needed to see why I was feeling this way and reflect
inwardly. God is never truly silent He just shows up in different ways and it is
up to us to see it!
I just needed to stop and see.
It was my own thoughts and allowing circumstances to
overtake control. I just needed to stop and rest in Him.
Reminders are good and I need many of them daily. So look around to find Him. He has not left
you, He is right next to you.
Deuteronomy
31:8
Amplified
Bible (AMP)
8 It is the Lord Who goes before you; He
will [march] with you; He will not fail you or let you go or forsake
you; [let there be no cowardice or flinching, but] fear not, neither become
broken [in spirit—depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm].
I love the amplified version of Deuteronomy 31:8, “neither
become broken [in spirit-depressed, dismayed]” yes all those things because
he will never leave you!! What a promise to hold onto in those moments that you
might just feel alone. “He will [march]
with you”
Psalm
62:5
New
International Version (NIV)
5 Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope
comes from him.
Deuteronomy
31:6
New
International Version (NIV)
6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid
or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will
never leave you nor forsake you.”
Listen to a great song that speaks to my heart and I hope it speaks to yours!
