Tuesday, June 06, 2006

A spiritual revival

I want to share with all of yoy an amazing thing that happened to me on Sunday. My life lately has been filled with trials. And I have been searching for comfort in trying to fit in(which in fact made it worse), looking for the recognition of man, and trying to get through on my own. Sunday was a day full of tears as I realized I have not been placing my trust in God. I've been covering up my feelings and not admitting what was going on inside of me to either myself or others. After church Mr. Bowers really brought everything into perspective for me. I was saying all these bad things have been happening to which he said in short "Why are they bad things?" I knew that God works out all things for those who trust in Him, but I wasn't living it or believing it. After church,at home, I sat out in the car for a long time. By God's grace all the songs that played on the radio had to do with trials and storms. At the beginning I just couldn't force myself to sing with the song "How great is our God" because I was not happy with all that was happening but after I prayed and recalled some more of Mr. B's words I could rejoice in what God had for me through all this. A song came to mind that always makes me cry everytime I sing it "Jesus I my Cross Have Taken". The whole "man may trouble and distress me" part I was living out good, but not the "twill but drive me to Thy breast" part. Likewise with the "life with trails hard may press me", but I would not realize that "heaven will bring me sweeter rest". Another song that was a super heart breaker, then builder-upp'er is by Casting Crowns, Praise You in this Storm. I know alot of times our tendency is to just scan over the songs people put on their blogs, but really if you are going through any kind of a hard time, which I know everyone is, no matter how small this song is truly amazing-
I was sure by now
That You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say “Amen”, and it’s still raining

As the thunder rolls I barely hear
Your whisper through the rain“I’m with you”
And as You mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can’t find You

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain“I’m with you”
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth

This song explains so much of what I was fealing.

I can't rightly explain what happened to me that wonderful day, but I know one thing, God preformed a marvelous work in my heart. Thank you Big bro for your wisdom, and for bringing me back to Gods Word to get me through.

3 comments:

Leila said...

Sarah,

God answers our prayers and takes care of us in the most profound ways! It's a blessing to see you growing so much in your love of Him - it's amazing (and somewhat paradoxical) how difficult circumstances show us how *good* He is. Thank you for sharing so much of your heart :).

iron girl said...

Thank you Leila for your encouragement. Right now it really means a whole lot to me.

Andy B. said...

I tried to respond earlier and it didn't work sorry. Remember Leila and I are here for you, but horribly inadequately and insufficiently, but Christ is infinitely adequate and sufficiently. Lean on him completely because he is always there and all wise. We love you, but Christ love is perfect not clouded by sin and flesh.