I've never blogged before.
I'm guessing I'm not the only one who struggles sometimes with looking forward to when Christmas is over! This year has been difficult for me and I reached a breaking point last Saturday.
This time of year can recall grief of loved ones lost, produce extra financial demands, create the urge to bless others - to make it a "special" time for others, and add extra chores and responsibilities to an already overwhelming schedule. In the midst of all this, the culture around us continually blasts the message that this season should be one of joy and memorable moments with loved ones. No wonder we can be left feeling stressed, lonely, exhausted and empty!
Fortunately, God knows this. And God knows us, better than we know ourselves. Even better, He can handle our raging emotions and doubts.
In the midst of despair and confusion, I ran away from what was "expected" of me and cried out to God. In case this sounds really spiritual, it wasn't! I slipped out of church service to pace the neighborhood, crying, with an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness.
Did God abandon me or ignore me? No. He did not. Did He answer all my questions and wipe away all my problems? No. He did not.
Did God meet me that night? Yes. He did. Did God bring along someone with "skin on" to help me? Yes. He did. Did I need to reach out and ASK for help? Yes. I did.
Is God faithful and true? Yes. He is. God reminded me of His faithfulness and love in the Psalms. This promise is for each of us.
"On the day I called, You (Lord) answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. . . . For though the Lord is exalted, yet He regards the lowly (us), . . . Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me . . . and Your right hand will save me. The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting . . . !" Psalm 138: 3, 6-8
Does God love us? OH, YES, so very much!
"The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will EXULT over YOU with JOY. He will be QUIET (gentle) in His LOVE (for YOU). He will REJOICE over YOU with SHOUTS of JOY." Zephaniah 3:17
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