Earlier today I happened to visit a place I’ve frequented many times. The place? It’s a confusing, dark plane of existence, where my flesh seems to take over and screams so many things that contradict God’s Word; it's also a place inhabited by demons. And the demons taunt me, saying things like… “All of your suffering has been, and is in vain! God’s promises aren’t for you.” Taped to my vanity mirror is a promise from Psalm 50…
“Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.” Psalm 50: 15
In the bathroom, taped to the shower doors is …
“The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.” Psalm 138: 8
The reciting of these promises in my mind seemed to give the demons more ammunition…”You keep believing God, yet you have never seen one of those promises manifested in your life. Did He ever come to your rescue? No, He didn’t. Just look at His track record. He has never given you one ounce of help with your disease; instead of getting better, you’re getting worse! You can’t do this, and can’t do that. You’re worthless! You might as well face it…Your life is over! It really IS hopeless!”
They had me thinking gloom and doom … but I caught myself…rather, the Holy Spirit caught me. If I learned anything in the past ten years suffering with this disease, is that as soon as these dark and depressing feelings come… is when I have to go straight to my dad- My Heavenly Father. With all the things going on inside my head, all I can muster to say sometimes is “Help.” But God knows, and He always-ALWAYS comes to my rescue. His peace comes flowing like a river. This is what I happened to read a few moments later…
Difficulty is actually the atmosphere surrounding a miracle, or a miracle in its initial stage. Yet if it is to be a great miracle, the surrounding condition will be not simply a difficulty but an utter impossibility. And it is the clinging hand of His child that makes a desperate situation a delight to God.
Thanks God, “I’m back!”
As you know, I became a Contributing Writer on Jazzed4Life eSentialz, and this post is there as well. Kent posted this video with this post I wrote. I also put it on this blog because the lyrics are so truthful and powerful! Thanks Kent.
8 thoughts and/or comments:
Oh Lori,
I pray in Jesus Name that as you lean on Abba Father and HIS promises over your life that you will find rest, comfort and renewed strength, peace and MORE GRACE.
Your words: "They had me thinking gloom and doom … but I caught myself…rather, the Holy Spirit caught me." says it all!
My heart and prayers are with you dear sister. GOD is using your life in ways you are unaware of to touch people in blogging and beyond in ways you're not aware of. His perfect plan and will is truly already at work in your life. Be ENCOURAGED in that dear one.
Love and hope in Jesus Name!
Hey my Sister ! Be of good courage, the Lord our God is with you! He will never leave you or forsake you! The enemy come to kill steal and to destroy..... don't let him talk to you and leave seeds of doubt! rebuke him with the Word of God as you have been doing and watch him flee! I speak and stand on this! I speak in the name of Jesus healing, restoration and peace into your life! Whose report do you believe? I believe the report of the Lord! He sent his Word and healed them.........Be blessed! love you sis!
My sister gave me a great Bible verse this weekend. It's one that she reads when life starts to get her down and the demons are spreading lies. She says it reminds her that God is in charge, and that with him she can overcome anything.
Jeremiah 32:27 "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"
I know the your disease gets you down at times, but try to think of it as a blessing. You bring hope to all those around you with your bright spirit and faith in God. Perhaps that is God's plan?
Lisa,
Your words DO bring me much encouragement. Thank you for that, my dear sister. Love you!
PS Love that new pro-life blog you have!
God bless you and your family!
Thanks for the encouraging comment, Christine! I absolutely love your choice of words...rebuke him with the Word of God as you have been doing and WATCH HIM FLEE!
Amen! Amen! Amen!
God bless!
Hi Mary, that's a great verse. I think I'm actually gonna put that in text on both my blogs!
I do know this MD is a blessing. It's exactly what was needed to get my attention, and it is what God used to save me! Yeah, it gets hard sometimes but He truly always brings me back! And His ways are higher, right? Thanks for the comment. Blessings!
Lori,
I hear you girlfriend. I know how you feel. I sometimes get plagued by such lies. Satan is a manipulator of truth and he is out to destroy us. I'm glad you regonised the "dark side" and were able to kick some serious butt!
Your life and all you go through is not a waste - and I know you know this, but I want to just remind you. You are a bringer of hope. You can speak effectively into peoples lives. Everything we go through is not in vain - God can use anything for His glory.
In Romans it says "ALL things work together for good, for those who love him and who are CALLED, according to HIS purpose". You are called, and you are called according to HIS purpose.
Your hope in God will encourage others to have hope in God. Hang in there lovie.
Oh Skipper, thanks my sister and friend, for those encouraging words! Yes, what I desire most is to bring glory to God. "I still DARE to hope..." Lamentations (something-I don't know off the top of my head).
Thanks for your sweet words...they truly are like honey! And thanks for taking the time to comment:)
God bless you!
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