Hope and Love

Posted on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10:22

Over the last several weeks, I have learned the most valuable lessons!  Many came from some very dear people here, and also from the good Lord.

It seems that when we are facing some of the hardest times in our lives...when we question..why this, why now, why me....that is when God begins to mold and make us...to shape us into what he would have us to be.  Yes, the molding can often be painful..and yes, there are days of tears,  and moments of sheer terror...but somehow...when all is said and done...we come out stronger.

For myself, I am grateful for these times.  It pulls us into a place where we know we can do nothing on our own...everything that we are, all that we do, or accomplish in this life, is dependent on the love and mercy from the Father.  Though we stumble, we do not fall, and though we question...He hears those questions as what they truly are...pleadings for a greater understanding, and wisdom.

In each person's life, there is always a point where there must be a decision made that will effect their very life.  For some, it will be the decision to serve their country...for others, to follow a career path, or become mothers and wives.  And for still others, where to go from the point they are now.  No matter what the question being asked, we tremble, and we fear, though we often do not admit it, even to ourselves.  The most amazing thing of all is, we often fail to see the value of the question itself.

God, in His infinite wisdom, gave us free will.  If we chose to follow our own way, it is the path of least resistance.  We can coast along just fine, until we hit a bump in the road.  Then we fall on our knees, and cry out..."Help!"  What is so awesome is that no matter how big the bump..how far off the path we stray, God still listens.  When we do start asking the questions "why, why, why".. he answers us, and genlty lifts us up, wipes the dirt off and says "Ok, try it again!"

Our family has been struggling with some of those why questions lately.  Yet, through it all, God has held us together.   He has bound our hearts and minds and no matter what we face, He is there.  The bible say, "I am convinced that neither life, nor death..can separate me from the love of God."  I know it speaks the simple truth.

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Posted by countrylivin on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 11:13 - Link

What a beautiful, heart felt post! Very well said!

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Posted by rildapeel1 on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 11:33 - Link

Father God is so faithful. I think earth is a school room preparing us for the Heavenlies. We will rule and reigh in His kingdom with power and all purposes fulfilled. As His son Jesus accomplished the work that was started unto completion we also will when we trust and exercise by walking daily with Jesus in the spirit. Thanks for sharing! God's riches and best to you and yours. Lovingly, rilda