Have you ever had a day when you woke up and realized that
your life is not where you'd wanted it to be? Or realized you'd made a terrible
mistake you couldn't take back? Or somehow found yourself in the middle of a mess
you can't get out of? One of those days when you'd give anything for one of
those Southwest "Wanna Get Away" buttons?
I recently went through a period like this. Things weren't
going the way that I wanted them to, and it seemed that no matter how hard I
struggled forward, I always ended up back in the same place. A death march of
circles that were getting me nowhere. I cried out to my Lord, and though I
could sense His presence, I felt as if my prayers weren't having an impact. I
had no clear answer or direction.
While I was at work, I was listening to a new conservative
Christian radio station when this song by TaRanda Green came on. It touched my
heart and really spoke to me.
What truth these powerful words hold. I heard the voice of
God speaking to my heart.
My child,
Just because you've struggled doesn't mean you're weak. Just
because you're at 'the end' doesn't mean it's over. I will bring you out. I
will be faithful, but this is an important part of the journey. This is where
you see that your anchor holds. This is where you see that I am always
faithful. This is where I prove to you how much I love you. This is the part of
the movie where I step in and work a miracle. Dear one, this is not hopeless,
this is where amazing happens.
It reminds me of the words of Paul to the Corinthians:
For
our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory; ~I Cor. 4:17
A preacher I heard this past fall said it better than I have
ever heard it. "Every miracle begins as a problem. If you have a problem,
you are a candidate for a miracle."
Friends, I am a candidate for a miracle. Are you?
If so, then lift your head, because this is where God works
a miracle. This is where amazing happens.
Amber Schamel writes inspirational fiction that brings HIStory to life. Visit her at www.AmberSchamel.com.
Great post. I, too, am a candidate for a miracle!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Pat. Praying you get the miracle you need. <3
DeleteI am also a candidate for a miracle. Thanks for giving me an inspirational Monday.
ReplyDeletePraying for you too, Connie. Have a blessed week.
DeleteTIMELY is not even close to how this hits right now, Amber. THANK YOU! PRAYING YOU FORWARD IN YOUR WRITING and WHATEVER ELSE GOD HAS FOR YOU!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Thank you, Joy. The same to you.
DeleteVery needed. Thank you Amber!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the post was a blessing. Thanks for stopping by, Cathy.
DeleteI needed this today. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Sara.
DeleteI love this Amber. Thank you for your encouraging message. j
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the post, Joyce. God bless you.
Delete♪♫♪✫*¨*•.♪♫♪ Me, Me, me, me me! ✞♪♫•♪♫. You would not believe the mistake I made that I discovered this morning. It made me sick to tears! So I'm waiting for AMAZING! Thanks, Amber :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're a candidate for a miracle, Caryl. <3
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