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“Our Lord, You Always do Right” (Psalm 119:137-160 (CEV).
As a woman who actively seeks to obey God, there have been confusing times when I read these words and wonder with a breaking heart feeling like the wind has been knocked out of me. It goes on to say that “your decisions are fair”.
How can I believe these truths when humans disappoint or hurt us deeply? How do I pick myself up and put one foot in front of the other? How is it that we are left grabbing our hearts trying to breathe? How can I understand that the Lord ‘who always does right’ watches me as I am left crumpled and defeated? It doesn’t feel it was a right decision.
I didn’t sign up to be a single mom or all the many facets that it encompasses. I have a responsibility to show my girls how I handle any trial. I believe in my heart, it is ok to let them see me having an aerobic work-out in my heart, but nevertheless moving ahead and coming through on the other side. Our pastor challenged us to ‘not waste a trial’. I pray I don’t waste a trial believing that God is the one who does right and makes decisions never thought possible. He takes the pain and breathlessness, hugs me and says, “Just walk with Me, I know what I am doing. Do you trust me, Linda? Read my promises.” Not only does King David say that the Lord does right, he continues by saying that “your teachings are true and will last forever.” Bottom line, earthly things don’t last and life is short so don’t waste a trial and grow, grow, grow!
How do I get from point A to that next alphabet? What is my process? For me, I was fully engaged in my problem and took my eyes off the truth that God’s ways are true, He does right, and His decisions are fair. People hurt our hearts. What am I going to do with a situation? What outcome can I pursue that is God-honouring that allows Him to take my trial, or a broken heart, and help me move to the next challenge? I read the heartfelt cries of some of the journeys of those like the Psalmist David and the Apostle Peter whose hearts were desperately broken. This is not a new journey.
Bottom line, through this process the answer has been to grieve, cry, and then grieve some more. Engage in letting God hear your heart and then in quietness listen for Him to speak. He does!!! Scripture is the vitamin to gain health. We have to actively make a choice. Then at just the right moment, thank God for His amazing love, His constant faithfulness, and His promises. It means taking a conscious step forward asking for the next step. The Psalmist then says, “I am eager to learn all that you want me to do; help me to understand more and more”. That’s when the adventure begins my dear friends!~ God gives us a new strength, a new respect for ourselves, and a new journey never thought possible.
Life isn’t about not getting trials…that is a given, but it is how we fair with the trial. Give yourself time. God is riding above the heavy waters with us and sitting beside us. “Be my Defender and Protector”. He is all that and more!
Questions: Do you believe the statement “Our Lord, You Always do Right” (Psalm 119:137-160 (CEV)? How are you handling pain in your life?
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all i am sure of is that if i did not have God in my life i would not have been able to get through the hurts and pains i have had He is my rock
Hi Linda thanks for the devotional. I do not know the title and the author of this poem but it is really powerful. So may I share it here with the Ladies and gents:
He will be
Your candle in the dark
Your fire in the cold
Your strength when you are just too weary
HE will be
Your everlasting love
When this world fades away
with you eternally
HE will be
Let HIM in your heart
The power of HIS love will shelter you
Where ever you may go
You will always know that
HE will be
with you when you’re alone
A friend to share your tears
Someone you can always turn to
HE will be
Your silence in the storm
HE will smile away the rain
Every thing you’ll ever need
Put your trust in HIM
In everything that HE can do
Deep in your soul forever
HE will live in you!
Romel H
This devotion spoke to my heart this morning as I struggle with letting go of hurts and completely forgiving. I know that God has mighty things ahead for my marriage if I am able to forgive as Christ forgave us. The reminder that God is in control and He has never left my side literally brought a bounce to my step today, thanks for allowing God to use you to remind me of His promises today!
Bless all of you. We are all on the same journey and experience pain that stops us in our tracks. I am so thankful that God is the Driver and He picks up our pieces and moves us forward. Blessings to all you today in whatever circumstance you find yourself in.
Linda G Rodgers
Thank you for this devotional. As a single mother it is difficult to find Christian material that relates to me. Thank you for sharing this with us and I hope that there is more to come!
Thank you for trying to put into words the hurt and pain of unexpectedly becoming a Christian single mom. I was so lost that I didn’t even feel God anymore but the prayers and support of my Christian family surrounded me as I simply asked God to hold me because I couldn’t hold Him. That was two years ago and looking back I can see that He indeed did hold me and bring me through. I will always be thankful for the faith and promises spoken to me in those dark hours. My two sons and I continue to cling to our faith as the trials of an angry ex continue to bombard us. We rest in the promises of God that He can make absolutely everything “good”, even when it seems so evil to us.
Thank you again for sharing from your heart. I hear the pain and recognize it, because I too have felt it. God is an amazing healer though, and for that I am thankful.