The year was 2003 and I was going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage. Needless to say my heart was broken for my children and I felt a deep sense of loss for them. Because I was going through my own pain from the divorce and carried so much of theirs I began to wear a badge of SHAME. I knew God was with me and loved me, but some days were very hard to shake that overwhelming feeling of defeat and failure. Have you ever felt that way?
I quickly learned that God was going to take me on a journey to learn a lot about myself. And what I have learned and am learning is that sometimes growing is very painful. Some days literally felt like I was on a taffy pull…can anyone relate? But the promise is that God will always be there to walk with us. AMEN! Once I released that badge of shame and replaced it with God’s perfect freedom and peace I was able to start thanking God for the many blessings in my life and the burden was released.
I want you to know that this did not happen overnight. Everyone’s journey is different. I am still learning. Honestly, I don’t think we ever stop, and that’s a good thing. Knowing that God has a perfect plan in the midst of a trial and horrible fracture in my life was very comforting. I know God can do the same for you.
Jeremiah 29:11 says “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 a hope and a future”. That is great news. God already has this figured out…that’s how much He loves us. I want to encourage you today to trust God with all your heart to lead the way in every season even when the growing gets tough…trust HIM with everything!
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March 23, 2015 at 4:28 am