How do you tell a devastating season of growth with gentleness? How do you truly express how one of the worst refining periods became your greatest blessing?
Most people don't like to hear that God comforts us most when we're in anguish, in pain, needing comfort from the only one who can really give it. We have a very positive, "feel good" culture that doesn't know what to do with suffering.
If you truly suffer, chances are you'll do it alone. Lots of times we're so in pain, our circumstances are so dire, and the only one who wants to hear about it and can comfort us is God. [I had life-threatening open-heart surgery. Afterwards, you can bet my family didn't want to discuss it-they'd been told I'd die. So I talked to God, who listened.]
This could be my story too! I had a real life experience like this where I had a panic attack just before descending into a cave with my family. On the way down I felt the presence of the Lord surround me in a tangible way. Through my tears I climbed deeper down into the darkest places under the earth. I felt things begin to ease and release as I prayed breath prayers with every step.
At the bottom of the cave the beauty and otherworldliness of the stalagmites and stalactites filled me with wonder and awe. My God is King even in the darkest places. Even in mine.
The journey out was very different. Still praying I reached the surface and walked out into bright light with a deep peace.
The next few months were a lesson in re-learning the truth of that day.
That was truly brave to share that with us. Thank you for being honest and showing us what it was like so we can learn from your experience. God bless you!
Most people don't like to hear that God comforts us most when we're in anguish, in pain, needing comfort from the only one who can really give it. We have a very positive, "feel good" culture that doesn't know what to do with suffering.
If you truly suffer, chances are you'll do it alone. Lots of times we're so in pain, our circumstances are so dire, and the only one who wants to hear about it and can comfort us is God. [I had life-threatening open-heart surgery. Afterwards, you can bet my family didn't want to discuss it-they'd been told I'd die. So I talked to God, who listened.]
He’s the only one who will walk the entire way with you. What a comfort to know that we are never alone in the loneliness ❤️
This could be my story too! I had a real life experience like this where I had a panic attack just before descending into a cave with my family. On the way down I felt the presence of the Lord surround me in a tangible way. Through my tears I climbed deeper down into the darkest places under the earth. I felt things begin to ease and release as I prayed breath prayers with every step.
At the bottom of the cave the beauty and otherworldliness of the stalagmites and stalactites filled me with wonder and awe. My God is King even in the darkest places. Even in mine.
The journey out was very different. Still praying I reached the surface and walked out into bright light with a deep peace.
The next few months were a lesson in re-learning the truth of that day.
Thank you for sharing yours!
It’s amazing as we begin the incline back to the light! We made it, and we persevered and the darkness no longer has the same power of fear ❤️❤️❤️
And the next phase of darkness holds less fear because we know the way through. ❤️
That was truly brave to share that with us. Thank you for being honest and showing us what it was like so we can learn from your experience. God bless you!
Aww bless ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for taking a moment to read it and journey here x.
This is my life for the past two years. Thank you for sharing. It encouraged my heart.
Aww, I’m so happy this blessed you today ❤️❤️❤️
This is so true! Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your story.
Bless ❤️ thank you for taking the time to read it!
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Aww thank you for taking a moment to read for today ❤️❤️❤️