A recent blog post of a friend struck me…and perhaps it will you, too. I’m copying and pasting the exact post with Morgan‘s permission so as not to change a thing…
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When was the last time you stopped long enough…or perhaps He stopped you…and you knew it was Him?
God is a personal, intimate God, more familiar with the cries of our hearts than even we are! I love this about Him.
Yesterday, my heart was so heavy. I felt bombarded with sad news, fear, rejection, frustration from being misunderstood. You have those days?
Late in the day, I had a “last straw” kind of moment, and remembered a task I needed to tend to outside, walked out my front door, and there hung one of the biggest rainbows I have ever seen. We could see the entire rainbow, and Maddie pointed out that you could “even see the green.” A perfectly-formed, full rainbow.
There was no question that God…at the precise moment I felt my heart could not take another blow…He silently, yet gloriously reminded me that He keeps His promises. (Remember in the book of Genesis that God sent a rainbow as a sign of promise to Noah)
His promises in His word are far too numerous to list here, but immediately, these came to my mind…
“Never will I leave you or forsake you…The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
While these experiences of Him do not magically erase the circumstances or challenges or pain, they do provide a fresh perspective from which to view them. And tangible, real reminders that He is near, He is aware, He is able. What a relief.
Have you heard this song by Mandisa? Her lyrics articulate my thoughts better than I can state it…take a listen.
When was the last time you know it was God speaking to you?
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Gina says
So needed this – I literally have tears. This entire week I have felt overwhelmed with sadness – I need to stop and let God speak to me. To be still and know…
Heathahlee says
So glad He gave you that rainbow. I know you needed it. : ) When I think about the times God has done things that I know were for me, it just amazes me how He loves me.
Kristin says
I loved this post! I could so relate to her feelings of stress, even though I’m not a teacher. With 3 going to school this year, it just stresses me out. It’s so true though that the things I worry about are just silly……so what if they’re late to school one day or it takes me 2 hours to pick them all up at the end of the day? I am so blessed to be able to stay home and be there for them.
FrouFrouBritches says
I love this post!!! There have been countless times this has happened to me. God has a way of working things out. Most recently is with moving my BIL and SIL back to town for some unknown reason only to find out my MIL has terminal cancer. God is so good! He always reminds us that he is there and there is a plan in all things.
Calling All Sleepyheads says
Beautiful post by you and Morgan! I so needed this perspective this morning-thank you!
my family says
amanda that is funny b/c this past week has been quite hard for me too and friday morning as I was bringing the kids to school there was a huge and very bright rainbow over the school. It was like He was saying Its going to be OK. Havent had time to do much blogging lately but will post more this week:)
Amy says
Loved the story about the rainbow. I am feeling anxious myself about beginning homeschooling, but I know it is waht God wants for us. Your little ones are so cute and I look forward to meeting you at Relevant. (How in the world did you ever stumble upon my blog?)
Fadyblow says
This morning I just got some obstacle for someone who rised to love her,bt I dnt knw what end.