Several weeks ago, i made a difficult and prayerful decision to resign from a commitment i had, in order to be obedient to God in regard to other commitments, one of them being writing on this site.
Almost immediately following that decision, i found my emotions and focus hijacked by a loss in the family and the difficulties that went along with that event, and as you might have noticed if you follow this blog very carefully, i haven’t said a word here for a while.
This morning in church the Holy Spirit used my pastor to speak some words i needed to hear and to remind me that i need to take action and not allow the enemy to distract me from the things of God. I needed that nudge.
So here i am. And i really don’t know what to say. But –
I can testify to you.
I can testify to you that in the midst of great sadness, i know the peace of God, and that knowledge enabled me to confidently encourage a sister going through her own difficulty.
I can testify to you that though i have felt helpless to control my own emotions or to keep my thoughts straight, i have also been able to smile and laugh, to encourage others and to know the peace of God. This is because the joy of the Lord is my strength and is a real thing for those place their trust in Christ and receive His Holy Spirit.
I can testify to you that the Lord is faithful, and that no matter what comes at me, i can rest in His faithfulness and love.
I can testify to you that when i find myself to be weak and feeling helpless, He sends encouragers and helpers to show me kindness and lift my spirit.
I can testify to you that when i feel helpless, i do not feel hopeless, because i serve the God of hope and peace and love.
I can testify to you that the Lord is SO faithful! Did i say that already? I’ll say it again. If you are one who trusts in God, you need have no fear that He is trustworthy. The Lord truly is GOOD, and His mercy never fails.
This i can testify to you.
