I was given a Joni Eareckson Tada video to watch recently, and I re-watched it today. Such good stuff! She talked about her story, and her struggle with God in the midst of suffering, and although her story is of extreme suffering, I was amazed and awed by her ability to cling to Christ.
I had to remind myself to cling to God's promises, cling to his grace, because he provides the ultimate comfort I desire.
The past two weeks have been so hard, and I've been struggling to cling to Christ. I prayed for clear direction in the course of a relationship. The ambiguous friendship was playing with my emotions. And when they guy started dating someone else, I definitely didn't view that as a blessing, even though it was a clear answer to my prayer.
Although I'm realizing it's tough, I'm crying out to God instead of internalizing my anger, and I can slowly feel my perspective changing. Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse I cling to often. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I love the analogy of a "cold splash of water" because "suffering" really does wake you up.
While painful, I pray to be grateful. While weak, I pray for strength, and to come through it a stronger Christian and a better person.
Although I'm realizing it's tough, I'm crying out to God instead of internalizing my anger, and I can slowly feel my perspective changing. Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse I cling to often. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I love the analogy of a "cold splash of water" because "suffering" really does wake you up.
While painful, I pray to be grateful. While weak, I pray for strength, and to come through it a stronger Christian and a better person.
I'm praying that for each of you who read this as well. May you be encouraged and strengthened today.
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