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A Jeremiah Kind of Day
May
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5/17/2010 8:50 AM
It is a grey Michigan morning. It’s a Monday. Everything about today is overwhelming to me. Even writing—which normally comes easy to me—is labored. I am sad.
Where is God on days like this? I know He’s here, but the connection is weak. Just a few days ago, He was so real, so tangent, so fully visible I was overwhelmed by it. Today, not so much. I’m cold. I feel like a failure. Ever been here where I am? Ever felt so distant from God that you wonder if He even cares? This, folks, is the pivotal point of faith. When nothing seems right, what do you do?
I can tell you what I’ve tried. I’m at work. (OK…yes…I’m writing my blog at work again. Don’t judge me.  ) I’m trying to concentrate on the deadlines and the meetings. I’m trying to cover for the loads of people who didn’t come in to work today. I’m answering email. I’m working on a presentation that I have to organize in an hour. I’m trying to cover up the pain with work. And guess what? It’s NOT WORKING. The pain is still there. Work is not a salve. I kept busy yesterday--worked on new music, spent the day with friends, talked about life. It didn’t work, either. The pain remains.
I am convinced that there is only one cure for this pain. The cure is not quick. It will not heal it in an hour. It’s not something that will make it all go away. The cure for pain is to let God work. I have no choice. He is the Master healer and He is in control. I can’t tell Him how to heal this situation. I trust in Him to create beauty from the ashes. He knows the future. I hold a great expectation that what I hope for is the same as His plan, but I will trust Him to complete what He has begun.
I beg you, dear readers, to remember this when you find yourself in an overwhelming situation. God is in control. We are weak, we fail, we make mistakes, we stumble, we fall, and we are imperfect. God is strong, He succeeds, He is perfect, He never fails, He always loves, and He always works for our good. Don’t allow anyone or anything to separate you from the love of God. Cling to Him. He will never leave you...or me.
3 comment(s) so far...
Re: A Jeremiah Kind of Day
I REFUSE TO BE DISCOURAGED
I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why...
I have a God who's mighty,
who's sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me, and I am on His team.
He is all wise and powerful, Jesus is His name;
Though everything is changeable,
my God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening;
beginning to the end,
His presence is my comfort, He is my dearest friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me,
to bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God; into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten to rob me from my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast,
where all my strivings cease.
And when my heart melts within me,
and weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms,
He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me, my life is in His hand,
The "Son of God" is my hope,
and it’s in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated, my eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me,
as through this life I trod.
I'm looking past all my circumstances,
to Heaven's throne above;
My prayers have reached the heart of God,
I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything; my eyes are on His face;
The battle's His, the victory is mine;
He'll help me win the race.
By Shirley DeDoes on
5/17/2010 8:16 PM
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Re: A Jeremiah Kind of Day
A Jeremiah kind of day is limited...
It cannot cripple Love
It cannot shatter Hope
It cannot corrode Faith
It cannot destroy Peace
It cannot kill Friendship
It cannot suppress Memories
It cannot silence Courage
It cannot invade the Soul
It cannot steal eternal Life
It cannot conquer the Spirit.
Anonymous
If a "Jeremiah kind of day" has invaded your life, refuse to let it touch your spirit.
Your mind and emotions can be severely afflicted and you may have a great struggle.
If you keep trusting God's love, your spirit will remain strong.
Why must I bear this pain? I cannot tell,
I only know my Lord does all things well.
And so I trust in God, my all in all,
For He will bring me through, whate'er befall.
EACH STEP OF THE WAY
I'm following Jesus, One step at a time;
I live for the moment, In His love divine.
Why think of tomorrow, Just live for today;
I'm following Jesus, Each step of the way.
The pathway is narrow, But He leads me on;
I walk in His shadow, My fears are all gone.
My spirit grows stronger, Each moment,
each day,
For Jesus is leading EACH STEP OF THE WAY.
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
AMAZING GRACE...nothing we did to deserve it!
But what HE did for us that day on CALVARY!
By Shirley DeDoes on
5/17/2010 8:16 PM
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Re: A Jeremiah Kind of Day
I thank God for the Christian Friends he has placed in your life. I thank God you have NVM in your life.
By Sheri Haley on
5/17/2010 8:15 PM
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