7.16.2008

God loves me too much to leave me the way I am

So...this has been a hard week, and it's only Wednesday. I have spent the last two days going through a whole range of emotions, and attempting to understand why God allows things to happen certain ways. I've been crying out for some sort of answer to all of this, and have felt as if God is silent. But I realized something today...partially because of what Meg posted today. I read these words from Beth Moore's story:

"I learned something about God that day. He knows if you're exhausted, you're hungry, you're serving in the wrong place or it is time to move on but you feel too responsible to budge. He knows if you're hurting or feeling rejected. He knows if you're sick or drowning under a wave of temptation. Or He knows if you just need your hair brushed. He sees you as an individual. Tell Him your need!" (emphasis mine)

Dang.

And as I sat here in my cubicle, shedding tears for the millionth time in four days, I just had to thank God for everything... For not getting the job. For healing Dave (YESSSS!!!!). For giving me a husband who is not only supportive of me, but petitions Him on my behalf. And regardless of how I may feel, I have to remember (with whatever amount of logic I can muster) that God is FAITHFUL. I have repeated that so many times this week, and yet, it has hit me anew just now. I know He will provide, whether it be with a new job, extra money for our bills, amazingly Spirit-filled experiences at church, awesome friends, families that love us, etc. etc. etc.

And I'm thankful that He gives us time to get over ourselves. :)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love you!!

Unknown said...

Me too! And I feel like I've been getting a lot of God reality checks lately.