I must say that the past 3 months have been an amazing journey for me. It has been a renewal in spirit, in my relationship with the Lord and an overall good ''cleansing'' of my worldly-self. To back up to 4 months ago (short version!) I was struggling with depression, and being pretty good at hiding it I must say. I was angry most of the time, sadly my kids receiving some of that anger, and just seemed to be lost in a rut of day-to-day routine. It itself not consisting of ANY time for the Lord besides Sundays going to church, but my fire was gone, lost in all my family troubles, financial problems and feeling alone,(DUH because I had no time with the Lord!)
Praise God for His undying LOVE and FORGIVENESS! I had started a Beth Moore study in September and I know that the Lord had appointed me to go. He has spoken ( tears rolling down my face as I type) so much to me, but most of all has changed my heart. My circumstances with my family and finances have not changed, but my heart, and trust in God has been so completely ''remodeled'' that I no longer suffer these burdens but GLADLY and graciously give them to the Lord. Remarkable He WANTS to hear us complain, He wants us to ''vent'' our frustrations to Him. My trust in His Word has grown exponentially, and look forward to my daily time with Him; face-down (literally) on my floor giving each and every day to Him! In this time and pilgrimage with the Lord I have seen my fire return, my anger and depression subside and just my ''old self'' back. No longer do I wear my worldly cloak, Jesus has renewed my spirit and each and every day I praise Him and thank Him for every opportunity to draw closer to Him!
Psalm 56:4
In God I will praise His word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do to me.
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Hey Head, I'm glad that you are in the Beth Moore study and you have found your church home at ALC!! I had a good time last night and I will be praying for you and your mom. Continue to be strong and know that I am always here for you.
Love,Chris
I've done a few Beth Moore studies, and I loved them. So inspiring. I'm glad you are doing so good. We will have to hang out again soon!
Heather,
If you get two of these from me it is because I don't know what I am doing. I so enjoy your blog I check in about once or twice a month to see what is new out west. This is such a great way for me to keep up with is going on with you and yours. I do miss not living closer but the cruise renewed my desire to know you better so your blog is a good way for me to do that.
I have to say Beth Moore is incredible she is like all women she falls and fails but she never forgets "God is wiht us" and we must remember to encourage each other. I have at least 6 to 10 passwords at work and they change often so when they do I use a scriputre verse and then try and learn it during the 45 days I use that passwork...well I was looking for inspiration and I found on your blog my new one will be the one you have listed here.
I love you all and "when can we do another cruise?"
Love , Ann
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