October 12th, 2010

"If God brings you to it, He will help you through it."  by ?

"One night I had a dream that I was walking along the beach with the Lord.  Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.  In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.  Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was only one set of footprints.  This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat, I could see only ones set of footprints.  So I said to the Lord "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.  But I have noticed that during the most trying times of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.  Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?"  The Lord replied "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you."  by Mary Stevenson




     Do you ever have one of those days where you just want to cry?  It's not like anything that bad is going on with me, but I just have been feeling like crying.  I prefer to be the shoulder to cry on.  Not the other way around.  Here's kind of why I feel like crying.  My neck has been stiff and sore for the past few days, making it hard to lie down or get comfortable.  I had sudden hearing loss in my right ear, been to two ear doctors who basically told me the same thing, that I will probably never get my hearing back and that I will probably need a hearing aid.  I am not even 40 yet!  The third thing is that I have been trying to heal planters facitis that I have in both of my feet.  Now, I know that there are people far off worse than I am and I am really not trying to complain or blame God or anything.  I guess I just feel so overwhelmed that all I feel like doing is crying.  I know everything is going to be alright even if my neck and feet hurt for the rest of my life and I have to get a hearing aid, but right now I just feel like crying.  Right now I feel like cleansing.

     I have always loved the 'Footprints in the Sand' poem.  It really says a lot to me.  It tells me that God is with me always, especially in the most difficult times.  I also know that God knows that sometimes the paths that He leads me down are difficult and sometimes overwhelming and He understands if sometimes I need to cry, but He knows that doesn't  mean that I am giving up on him.  I know that He always has my best interest at heart, but I also know that He understands that I may not always understand His motives and may need to cry about it.  During those times I know that He surrounds me with His love and lets me know that He 'is' taking care of me.  I love you God.  Thank you for always being there for me!  Everyone else, take care and may God bless you!


Love,

     nmCarey