One of my cousins is going thru one of those days when life itself seems worthless. As soon as I read his post, I could identify with him, even though I don't know the details of his situation. I wanted to encourage him so I prayed for God to give me encouraging words. This is what He gave me:
"I don't know what yer going thru, cousin, but I know exactly how yer feelin. I was there almost three years ago. What do you do when everybody's telling you to "grab yer bootstraps, pick yourself up and keep going"? I couldn't because my bootstraps were broken. I wanted nothing more than to go to sleep and never wake up. But God had other plans for me... I got professional help @ Grady Hospital that allowed me to open my up my personal baggage and deal with it. It helped me discover things about myself I had buried deep inside; things I hadn't dealt with in decades. I also re-discovered the faith I thought was lost. I've still have some rough days, but at my darkest moments, when I can't see past the next mentally and emotionally exhausting step, Jesus is beside me, quietly supporting me and sometimes carrying me."
Well. I reckon it was a good thing for me to get stranded here in ATL. Ain't God good? I wonder what other unrevealed plans He has for me? Hope this also encourages ya'll as well.
Sometimes it can be hard to see the good in a situation until it's past. Sometimes long past! But, we know that since our God is good, He will keep His promise to work all for our good.
ReplyDeleteIt has been encouraging to me to be able to notice the change in you! Even though we haven't spent a lot of time together recently, I can see that God has been working in your life. I love you!
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