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Salome's avatar

I had been at my lowest 18 months back, and the situation lasted for about 6 months or so. The grief was so much to bare, it was hard to go on and I didn'tknow if I wouldcome out of it...but looking back I can see that God had a beautiful plan for my life all along, and it is a such a sweet feeling to look back and ponder upon His rescue for me. Psalm. 18

So yes Sarah, when times are bad just holding on Him who knows it all , and He knows it all. Amen

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Sometimes looking back and seeing all He has done and the growth that has happened is what we need to know we can face anything. ❤️

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Rosemary Van Gelderen's avatar

Sarah, this is a hard subject and you've expressed your thoughts beautifully. I'm doing a Bible on Psalm 23 and I learned last week, that it says, Yay, though I walk through the valley...it says walk. Which indicates moving forward. Some valleys last for years and perhaps a lifetime but we are meant to walk through them. This helped so much to see that God has an end to our trials, whether when it's finished or we have risen above the trial. He walks with us.

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Oh I love that. Yes, we must walk! ❤️❤️❤️

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Iryna's avatar

Thank you for sharing this.

Over the last few months, I have lost those I once called family. They are still alive, but they have abused and betrayed me without conscience. And so I find myself caught up in the ocean that is grief.

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Oh lovely, it’s such a hard place to sit in when it’s still so raw. I pray you feel God’s love through this time. He’s right there in the middle of it with you ❤️

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Marion's avatar

Praying for your Iryna. I have been there too. God loves you. You are never alone. xx

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Mary Dekkinga's avatar

Sarah, this is for me. A friend died yesterday and my heart is so sad. God put you here right in this place right now. He did that for me and for all the others who need this word right now. God bless you!

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S Tomlinson's avatar

My heart is aching for you right now. And I pray the Lord comforts you with the kind of peace that only comes from Him as you walk through this ❤️

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Nita Kearney's avatar

When I could not sleep tonight, my mind in a state of deep anxiety this note from you caught my eye and I suddenly realised, in the middle of the night, it was reaching my innermost being, speaking into my pain caused by my own unbelief and trust in the Most High. I found consolation and peace in that moment and reassurance that He is in control of all things.

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S Tomlinson's avatar

This blesses me so much to hear! God is so good at leading us to what we need to see ❤️❤️❤️

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Kathy Curtis's avatar

So beautifully said. Exactly how I feel in my grief. I lost my sister than 2 1/2 later

My husband. I grieved more after a year than when they first died. Still getting adjusted to living alone, never lonely.

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Oh sister, my heart is with you and praying for God’s peace to comfort you ❤️❤️❤️

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Laura Beasley's avatar

Thank you!!🙏🏼 💜

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Bless ❤️❤️❤️

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marilyn's avatar

Shalom,Sarah

Your words perfectly describe the valleys that grief takes many of us through. As we age, we find ourselves walking through an even wider assortment of them. That’s when we see how precious are the lessons which the earlier valleys taught us.

I read your posts all the time and they ALWAYS have strong Truth woven throughout their words. I ask Yahusha YHUH to continue blessing you, for the ministry of encouragement which He has given you is much needed. Much love to you!

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Thank you so much for your prayers. They mean more than you know ❤️❤️❤️

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John E. Dobbs's avatar

So well said. Thank you.

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