Or was it? Was the Lord weeping over my pain?
Perhaps.
But that is not what He whispered in my heart.
As the wipers moved methodically back and forth reflecting my anxious thoughts, I caught myself singing, "What if Your blessings come through raindrops? What if Your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near? What if the trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise?"
You may recognize these words. It is the chorus of Laura Story's, "Blessings". She wrote this song on the heels of her husband surviving a massive brain tumor. You see, he survived, but he was left severely disabled.
And yet Laura Story praises her God. She praises Him even though life is difficult. Laura finds Him in her pain. And she opens her eyes to see God's eternal purposes in all things concerning her life.
This woman waits for the God of her salvation.
And in her waiting, she trusts Him.
Selah...pause and calmly think about it.
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I love this song and have especially embraced it since learning the background of it. Oh, that we could adopt this attitude! That's my goal. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteBlessings today, sweet friend!
This is the knowledge God has been imparting to me - to see Him in ALL things and to understand that our anguish will draw us to His secret place, if we allow. You are such an encouragement to me and such an inspiration. Thank you Vonda. I love you.
DeleteLoved it. When I cry and am hurting so deeply, I imagine God drying my tears. It always soothes me. I do believe that in our deepest struggles is where we find God. You know that is something I have always struggled with. Why does God allow innocent people to suffer? I have come to realize because that is where He is at. In the midst of the struggle. Reaching out to us. We just have to keep going until we find him. Thank you for sharing your words of pain and wisdom. I love you so much.
ReplyDeleteChristina, you are so very precious. These are hard lessons to learn, but I believe they are essential to understanding Who God is. He is so totally awesome! I love you :)
DeleteI love this song too. It spoke to my heart through some very dark times and still does.
ReplyDeleteElaine! I'm so happy you stopped by. Thank you. You are right, this song has a powerful message if we will only open our ears to hear. Sweet blessings to you!
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