It has been too long my friends.
Not to long ago, I remember a time when I was at a difficult point in my life. A time when I was DESPERATE. (I know that someone can relate) All I could think was, I just can't take this anymore. This is it. I can't go on this way one more minute.
When we come to these points in our life we have a decision to make: turn to God, or, turn away from God.
Turning away from God is definitely the easier way. It's also the way that most people choose. Most of them do it without even realizing they have done it (which pains my heart!). They lose the connection of the only One that can help them.
Or, you can turn to God. This is the path that is less traveled. This is the ultimate goal for us, as followers of Christ. When troubles arise to run to our Lord, not run away screaming.
When I was at my wits end, I found myself in my dark closet, alone, on my knees, crying uncontrollably, screaming out to God! I was telling him how angry I was he allowed this to happen! How hurt I was! I was telling Him what His word said about it. Begging and pleading for Him to answer me. And he did. He poured peace on me! Poured His love on me! I can't even describe the calmness that I felt at that moment. Like a father would come quite and comfort his daughter, my Father came to me. Why? Because I came to him.
The biggest difference in turning to and away from God, is that God already knows your thoughts beloved. 1 Chronicles 28:9 says, "The Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you." The Lord already knows that you are angry with him. He knows that you're hurt! He sees the pain in your heart! WHY are you trying to hide from him?! He is waiting for you to come to Him. Even scream out to him!! He longs to comfort you, in whatever it is that you are going though, no matter how big or small!
Not to long ago, I remember a time when I was at a difficult point in my life. A time when I was DESPERATE. (I know that someone can relate) All I could think was, I just can't take this anymore. This is it. I can't go on this way one more minute.
When we come to these points in our life we have a decision to make: turn to God, or, turn away from God.
Turning away from God is definitely the easier way. It's also the way that most people choose. Most of them do it without even realizing they have done it (which pains my heart!). They lose the connection of the only One that can help them.
Or, you can turn to God. This is the path that is less traveled. This is the ultimate goal for us, as followers of Christ. When troubles arise to run to our Lord, not run away screaming.
When I was at my wits end, I found myself in my dark closet, alone, on my knees, crying uncontrollably, screaming out to God! I was telling him how angry I was he allowed this to happen! How hurt I was! I was telling Him what His word said about it. Begging and pleading for Him to answer me. And he did. He poured peace on me! Poured His love on me! I can't even describe the calmness that I felt at that moment. Like a father would come quite and comfort his daughter, my Father came to me. Why? Because I came to him.
The biggest difference in turning to and away from God, is that God already knows your thoughts beloved. 1 Chronicles 28:9 says, "The Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you." The Lord already knows that you are angry with him. He knows that you're hurt! He sees the pain in your heart! WHY are you trying to hide from him?! He is waiting for you to come to Him. Even scream out to him!! He longs to comfort you, in whatever it is that you are going though, no matter how big or small!
Psalm 77:1 (The Message) touches my heart:
"I yell out to my God, I yell with all my might, I yell at the top of my lungs, He listens."
My thoughts turn to Hannah.1 Samuel 1:9-18 paints a picture of a woman desperate for God to hear her cries. She sat in that sanctuary, "crushed in spirit", and, "cried and cried inconsolably" (The Message). So much so that The priest, Eli, thought that she was drunk! Now, that is a woman that was not hiding from God. She poured it all out on the table and said, here it is God. Please help me.
Have you even asked Him for help? So many of us fall so hard into self loathing, that we forget that we haven't even asked God for his help! When troubles arise make His name the first word on your lips. Lift your hands and your heart, close your eyes, and just say it, Jesus. The name alone has power. Do not forget the price he paid for your love.
I have a friend so dear to my heart that is going through such a difficult situation that I can not even imagine. She amazes me. In this time when so many would give up on God, she is standing strong, believing that this will be worked out for His glory. She is such an inspiration to me. She was telling me that she had also found herself on her knees crying out to God, and he came and covered her with His love. How amazing is it that when we need God, and we make that choice to turn to him, even when we are angry and hurt, that he cares and comes when we call.
Please don't give up on God. Even if you feel that you have been crying out for so long with no answer. He promises more than once in His word that if we seek him out, we will find him. But we must seek him with the right intentions and with an honest heart. You can not fool God.
He WILL come to you! I LOVE to pray with my head lifted! I can just imagine the Lord's hand under my chin as tears are poring down my cheeks! As I am telling him all the things he already knows, yet he is still listening. But, just remember in order for prayers to be answered.... you have to pray them first :o)
My thoughts turn to Hannah.1 Samuel 1:9-18 paints a picture of a woman desperate for God to hear her cries. She sat in that sanctuary, "crushed in spirit", and, "cried and cried inconsolably" (The Message). So much so that The priest, Eli, thought that she was drunk! Now, that is a woman that was not hiding from God. She poured it all out on the table and said, here it is God. Please help me.
Have you even asked Him for help? So many of us fall so hard into self loathing, that we forget that we haven't even asked God for his help! When troubles arise make His name the first word on your lips. Lift your hands and your heart, close your eyes, and just say it, Jesus. The name alone has power. Do not forget the price he paid for your love.
I have a friend so dear to my heart that is going through such a difficult situation that I can not even imagine. She amazes me. In this time when so many would give up on God, she is standing strong, believing that this will be worked out for His glory. She is such an inspiration to me. She was telling me that she had also found herself on her knees crying out to God, and he came and covered her with His love. How amazing is it that when we need God, and we make that choice to turn to him, even when we are angry and hurt, that he cares and comes when we call.
Please don't give up on God. Even if you feel that you have been crying out for so long with no answer. He promises more than once in His word that if we seek him out, we will find him. But we must seek him with the right intentions and with an honest heart. You can not fool God.
He WILL come to you! I LOVE to pray with my head lifted! I can just imagine the Lord's hand under my chin as tears are poring down my cheeks! As I am telling him all the things he already knows, yet he is still listening. But, just remember in order for prayers to be answered.... you have to pray them first :o)
