Calmly bearing our pain can sometimes be difficult to do because let’s face it few of us want to be in pain; however, many times pain comes after a deep wound. Pills, shots, and other remedies are definitely helpful and sometimes necessary. Our attempt to eliminate pain may sometimes lead us to abuse or turn towards other substances or behave in unhealthy ways; however.
Typically, healing starts, when we recognize that we are hurt and seek help. Determining what medical professional or healer to confide in, can be scary. It can cause a financial burden, and you may find yourself getting worse before you get better. When you seek help, seek first God’s help. He will guide you. Ask him to help you choose the help that is best for you. Pray over a list of professionals and determine which would be best to call. He may guide you to the right place based on appointment availability, or place, it may look like or feel like you are being cut off from your original medical professional, but more often than not that is God moving you to the place where you can be helped the most. Be thankful.
When we cherish our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls, our heart begins to speak a language we may not be familiar with. It may take time to come to know a quieter, gentler spirit. It may take time for us to truly embrace a different mindset. You can never force a square peg into a round hole, but when you give God the space to shape you, it is unbelievable what He can do.
When God speaks to us He speaks in so many ways sometimes it’s through writing on the sidewalk, sometimes through a dream, a softly spoken word or a whisper in the wind. Sometimes it’s through scripture, or coffee shared with a friend. Sometimes a phone call or through an unexpected moment.
When He speaks His answers are worth repeating again and again. Like a mosaic artist He reveals His story one piece at a time. Sometimes laying down several pieces all at once. Other times one or two at a time filling in the gaps.
Consider the people in your life who willingly give their service and sacrifice to care for their family. Like a mosaic artist off the street might do, God may ask you to join in and add a piece at a time to the mosaic. It might not be a sacrifice that you want to or are prepared to make. You may feel ill equipped.
Like an artist without a trowel I was not able to fill in the pieces or even begin to put together the full picture. I always knew that God had the tools, but I never thought that He really had time for my issues when there were so many more important, much more pressing issues to take care of. I forgot - He is God. He has the ability to simultaneously handle hundreds of issues without much juggling. I began to rely on Him more and more and saw how He was moving the pieces in just the right order, leaving just the right amount of space for the mortar, but even more important for His light and love to shine through.
God doesn’t waste space - He improves it!
If you have ever watched an artist with either their brush or their tweezers and tiles they work to design the space, so that even the blank parts serve a purpose. Similar to the way an empty shoreline serves a purpose. He works to calm the storm. This can be hard though if we do not leave Him space in our lives for Him to complete the work.
With all of the demands, ask Him to help you notice where the time with Him seems to fit best. Like an artist with a fine sander, He will sand out the rough spots until everything is smoothed and ready to be used.
”Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised” Romans 4:20 - 21.
Thank you Lord, for helping us to calmly bear our pain. We trust in your divine craftsmanship, knowing it is the finest. Thank you for aligning all of the pieces and filling in the gaps with your light and love. Thank you for improving our space and for helping us to make more room for you. Thank you for all the gifts that you have given to us. We are forever yours. Amen.
Thank you so much for joining us in prayer. Ya’ll have a beautiful day!
All My Love,
Jen
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