This is for my sister Toni.
Finding our way toward a Godly solution can sometimes seem hard on our human spirit. We sometimes get overwhelmed with well-meaning brothers and sisters in the Lord who try to encourage us with scriptural platitudes like Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.
Perhaps this verse was hurled at your wounded soul. Eph. 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Maybe this favorite verse was served with unquenchable enthusiasm. Ex. 14:14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
In Timothy Keller’s book, “The Reason For God,” there is a story of a woman who found it very difficult in all her efforts finding God’s help in her time of need. A suggestion was given to her that Christ was the great Shepherd and that she should wait to be found by Him, because she was lost and He was looking for her. Shortly afterward her testimony was, yes, Jesus had found her and she is at peace now.
This story touched me because I could look back in my life and see how true this was for me. The Lord had come looking for me on many occasions and when He found me in a fallen desperation, He loved me anyway. He cleaned me up and healed all my wounds within my spirit. Once more, He set me on His path and guided me to a loving relationship.
As I move forward in my Christian walk, there may be a reality check that I will not have all my goals and wishes fulfilled. However, if I stay in Christ I will be fulfilled. Is that not what everyone is looking for on this earth? Fulfilment of soul and spirit, plus the ability to be at peace with what we know about ourselves and know that we belong to our Lord.
In some eyes, this may not be a lofty ambition, but in the eyes of God, this is a fulfilment that cannot be bought by anything we have. It has been paid for in full with the blood of Jesus, and that genuine sacrifice is a gift for us all who are wounded in spirit. We can be healed and gratified in the fullness of God’s eternal love and His plan for each one of us.
yes!
A timely word….
Good word! Thank you!
Ahhh… So good.
Thank you:)