As the dead of winter falls away and the arrival of spring is in the air, I am SO GRATEFUL TO THE LORD for all He's done for me and all He is continuing to do! Though, this winter has, definitely, been the hardest I've ever endured, it has also been, for sure, the sweetest! In my pursuit of Him, I have found great joy, in the Lord, even in the midst of the searing pain, in the loss of my husband, Jim.
I would have never been able to imagine, a heart so broken, as if crushed, or torn in two, or such aloneness, being coupled with such DEEP communion, such GREAT joy, such SWEET fellowship or blessings, so UNIMAGINABLE ~ unless I had experienced it ALL FOR MYSELF! Yet for my God, the depth of MY need, only gave the opportunity for Him to show me the height of His Faithfulness, His unmerited favor! In my weakness, He showed Himself strong! He is worthy of praise and I praise Him!
My sweetest memories have been sitting at His feet, as He has comforted, counseled and instructed me ~ I would not trade any moment of it, for any amount of gold! I will always treasure this winter, and my time with Him and the memory of Him carrying me, as a spiritual marker to NEVER be forgotten ~ I know it will be an everlasting memory, of His Faithfulness, to me, even into eternity! There's, definitely, been only ONE set of foot prints in the snow, here, this winter!
HE has provided for my every need, as He promised: "In ways unimaginable!" I have wanted for nothing! And though, He's required degrees of faith, He's never asked of me before ~ He has shown me Himself, in ways I've never seen! I am in awe of Him!
This winter could have been grief added upon grief, in SO MANY WAYS, except for HIS GREAT MERCY and LOVE! There is only ONE GOD and HE IS ALIVE and HE is My Comforter, My Provider, My Refuge, My Strength, My Power Source, My Teacher, My Savior, My Lord and My God! I am here to testify, we can walk in His presence and KNOW HIM, because of His Son and His blood that was spilt to pay for our sins, that we might die to self and be raised to life in Him!
My God is still enough! And I'll say it again, He is worthy of praise and I praise Him!
God can be known, may He show you Himself, today, in ways you've never seen!
Psalm 145:3-9 says,
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
His greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends Your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty~
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works~
and I will proclaim Your great deeds.
They celebrate Your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of Your righteousness.
The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
The LORD is good to all;
He has compassion on all He has made."
Praise the Lord!
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