Sometimes with all the stuff of life surrounding us it can feel like we are a single pineapple sitting on an old tattered and worn out piece of wood shelving. Just sitting there alone in the middle of the chaos, the drama, the heartbreak, the misunderstandings, and the confusion.
Sometimes it’s hard to understand why things happen the way they do. It’s hard to understand the purpose behind those things that are truly difficult in life.
Those things that are not just an inconvenience but that actually matter and are significantly impactful to our lives.
Sometimes those things are so awful that you know God would NOT want them to happen to anyone.
Sometimes those things are so hurtful that you really don‘t know if you will be okay.
Sometimes those things are so impactful that your life and other‘s lives are drastically changed because of them.
These are the things that can truly make life H.A.R.D. These are the times we can begin to question why.
I am not even going to pretend to act like I have the answers to any of the why questions.
Because I simply do not. And, I don‘t know if anyone really does, except for God Himself.
But, what I do believe with all that is within me, is that our Father wants us to talk to Him about all of it.
ALL OF IT.
I know some people may disagree with what I am about to say, but all I can do is speak for myself and share my own experiences in life and so that is what I will always do when sharing my story.
I think there is a vast difference between disrespecting God and pouring out our sorrows, our grief, and disappointments.
When we put ourselves in a completely vulnerable posture of heart with the Lord, can’t NOBODY tell me that is wrong and that, that is not the EXACT type of relationship God wants to have with us all.
He wants us to tell Him all about what’s troubling us. He wants to be the one we run to.
He wants to be the one that we allow to comfort our hearts and to give us our joy again.
And you know what… I know for an absolute fact that He WILL DO just that.
He will.
He can.
He does.
What you have to remember, always:
It won’t always hurt as bad as it does right now. I believe that is true for whatever the circumstances are right now. The heartbreak may be so deep that you can feel the physical pain. Hold on. It may always hurt. But it won’t always hurt as bad as the worst did THAT day.
It may feel like things will never ever be the same again. And they probably won’t be the same again. But what if they are different and God still makes them good, just in a different way. Yes, different is also hard but what if it turns out to be an even better kind of different.
It takes time. In His time. Not ours. There is purpose. Sometimes we can see the purpose on the other side of it and then sometimes we cannot. There is growth, there is strength, even in the H.A.R.D things that life throws at us, especially in those times.
You may even look in your rearview mirror one day and back again at the mirror in front of you and be thankful for the journey you’ve been on. You may look in those mirrors with a smile some day because you are so darn proud of who is looking back at you today. If you can do that… THAT IS THE GOOD STUFF.. in my opinion!!
Somethings to remember as you are sitting on the old worn out wooden shelf in the middle of the chaos of life…
No matter who has rejected you… God Chose YOU!
No matter what circumstances come your way… He will equip you with everything you need to take the next baby step forward … just do the next right thing and trust Him!
He’s got you. He will never ever leave you!
Talk to Him. Tell Him all about all the stuff.
Much Love ♥️
Michelle
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