The fog was keeping me from seeing what I knew was there. My mind has been in a foggy state for some time and the pity parties I kept throwing myself were getting downright disgusting.
Letting go of what I didn’t have—that sounds strange, how do you let go of something you don’t possess—and embracing, with thanksgiving, all I do have is bringing transformation into my life.
When Jesus hung on the cross and said, “It is finished,” the curtain in the temple was torn top to bottom. If man had done that he would have torn it bottom to top. God was telling us, “Come on in, I took care of the hard part. Sit down, let’s talk, let’s converse. I want to hear all about your pain, your doubts, your needs and then, if you will be still in my presence, I will speak to you.”
I am learning that God’s love fills all the longings that I have, the longings that no person can fulfill because people disappoint.
When hurt comes, and it will, I have a choice—will I allow the hurt to take root and reap a crop of bitterness or will I allow the sweet love of Jesus to wash over me and encase me in a shroud of peace. I choose the peace He extends to me continuously.
Life is so much sweeter.
8 comments:
I've been going through something similar, and have come to decide I have to get out of the way of my own path and let it be His for me.
Thanks for your words.
Janna, Why do we fight a God who loves us so much. We must look so pitiful to God.
Thank you Lord that you know man's heart and you don't give up on us.
So happy for you that you are on His path, it might not always be the easiest but we know it is the best.
What's this 'still' part of 'Be still and know that I am God'? He knows me better than that! :)
I'm working on renewing my mind with His Word - but it's apparently a slow process.
Let us know when your fog lifts!
Helen, my fog has been lifting daily and I am seeing things through fresh eyes. Can eyes be fresh? Heck, I'm a writer I'll say what I want. I don't know if anyone will listen but there it is.
(Hope you all take that writer comment as a joke. I know better.)
Ok-- I want to live where you do! your view is too awesome for one family! Thanks for a good post!
Nope, not a joke, my friend! You ARE a writer and a very good writer at that. Your words are powerful my friend, choose them carefully! 8 )
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