08/21/2021
I can’t even begin to describe how painful my life was separated from Jesus. Every disappointment, every lie I believed and every broken promise had me feeling like God doesn’t care. Every silent prayer I prayed that was never answered (or so I thought) every question asked that was ignored (or so I believed) made me feel like I wasn’t being heard. The truth is that I was being heard. I was being answered. I was being cared for. I was just listening to the wrong voice. Grabbing hold of the wrong hands. Embracing a world that was incapable of embracing me back. I grew resentful towards Him. Rebels against Him. Unappreciated Him and worst yet, I even turned my back on Him. When finally I changed the direction I was facing there He was arms embracing me, holding me close to His heart. Tenderly He cared for my wounds that were caused by another. Mending the broken heart that was torn by rejection and putting together a life that was no longer breathing in joy. He exchanged my ashes for beauty within transformed through His sacrifice. Gods unmerited grace covered me like a beautiful gown only royalty had access to. Then He whispered in my ear “ beloved daughter I’ve loved from the very beginning and I’ve never let you go. Ive been here the entire time waiting patiently to turn around while loving you recklessly, each time picking you up off the ground. I’ve covered you with my wing and shielded you from every sting that could have killed you. Now you’re in my arms alive and well with a message to tell. Now go along your way, I’ll be strengthening you day by day. I’ve equipped withal that you need and more. Tell them I love them and that I have room for more. Invite them to join us and don’t worry about a thing. I’ve got them covered. I’ve got a new song for them to sing. They’ll lift their eyes and to their surprise there I AM with their very own covering. They’ll shine like gold and My love will take hold of all the pain and suffering.”