James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
This was written a couple of days ago, but I just posted it today, sorry for the delay...
This is my favorite verse in the Bible. It has been for a couple of years now; for reasons that are personal and are my own. I try to remember this every time something pops into my life that is a “trial.” That we are to count it a joy, something good will come from it; whether it be here on earth or in Heaven. I feel like everyone will encounter the storms of life at some point, and in those moments we need to reach out to God and pray to him and make him the center of our lives. Sometimes it is so hard to hold on in times like that; sometimes God is the only thing to hold on to. It is when you are on your knees that you look up and see God and remember what this life is all about.
I think it is hard for me in times like these because life really does not seem “fair.” I know that no one was promised a “fair” life but sometimes it is so easy to get down and feel really low. You start to wonder and ask “why me?” I know I have done this a lot lately and there is no answer to this. My life in recent years has had its ups and down; happy times and sad times; and when something new strikes, a new trial is brought on, it can be really overwhelming. And the questioning begins. It is hard to stop it once it starts, and it is hard to just realize that God has a plan for our lives and what is meant to happen will happen. God works in wonderful and mysterious ways; we just have to trust Him. I say all of this even as I struggle to understand it myself. Jon reminds me all the time that what is meant to happen will happen. But, no matter how many times I hear it I struggle to understand it and accept it. I need a daily reminder of this, a daily reminder to trust Him. I try every day to do this, but sometimes it is so hard for a cynic such as myself. I know all of this sounds cryptic but I really just needed to get my feelings out there. Some will know what I am talking about, others will not and I am sorry about that for now.
Anyway, I heard this song this morning on the way to a doctor’s appointment and I have heard several times before but sometimes something just hits you when you are in a different place in your life. It is like I had never heard it before. It meant something totally different to me than it did the last time I heard it. Jon has always liked this song and I have listened to it with him several times. But, this morning I had a lot on my mind and on my heart and this song really spoke to me; it was like it was for me in that moment. Music is so healing to me. It can do wonderful things; it can make you cry, it can make you happy, it can bring something into perspective, it can open your eyes. This song really touched my heart today and I wanted to share it with you. The lyrics really do not do it justice. I will post a link too, you can listen to the song on the right hand side of the page. It is such a pretty song...
Shine Your Light on Us
Robbie Seay Band
Oh, my God
Shine Your light on us
That we might live (repeat)
I've been holding on
I've been holding on
All that is inside me
Screams to come back home
Chorus
If you feel lost
If you feel lost
Sing along
If you feel tired
If you feel tired
Sing along
If you feel lost and tired
This is your song (repeat second time)
I've been broken down
I've been broken down
I ain't giving up
Love will come back around
(Chorus 2x, repeat last 2 lines 2nd time)
Shine Your light
Shine it down
Let Your rescue come for us, we long to love
And if you feel lost, sing along
And if you feel tired, sing along
3 comments:
It will all be okay. I just know it. I love you guys!
See, I told you...that's my favorite verse, too!
I don't know what's going on, but we will keep you guys in our prayers.
I understand and know it can be hard waiting. It will happen, dear one. Look for her~when I read this from another blog, I thought of you, Jenny, and Kelly. Only Kelly will have a boy :)this is the last part of the poem~
"Suddenly the flutter of angel wings caused such a flurry,
She opened her eyes to see what was the hurry.
Jesus caressed her cheek softly, His gaze turning toward Earth.
"Precious child," the Lord whispered, "It is time for your birth."
{Melissa Lester is the author}
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