by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges
She walks into the room, book in hand, and says, βHey mom? Am I allowed to write in this book?β
βYes, honey, of course you can. Itβs your book.β
βGood. Cause I already highlighted a bunch of things in it. Can I share them with you?β
Words this mommaβs heart loves to hear.
Words this mommaβs ear longs to hear.
My daughter read some of what sheβd highlighted but it wasnβt what was in the book that made my heart melt. It was the words my daughter said next:
βI cried while reading this mom. For once someone knows exactly how I feel. What Iβm going through. I mean, I have always known deep down that I am not alone, but it is so good to hear someone has the same problems. I can relate to her. She is just like me.β
Oh dear friend. Have you ever felt that way? I know I have.
So many times we think weβre the only one who is experiencing something hard in life but in reality, there are many others who are going through it too. And I think we all at one point or another say, βI wish I could talk to someone who knows exactly what Iβm going through. What Iβm thinking, feeling, and experiencing.β
But often we donβt reach out and connect with others. Or, when we do, they donβt know what to say or do because theyβve not experienced it like we have. Making us feel lonely and scared.
So where do we go when this arises?
This past week I became quite angry with God over a difficulty in my life. I have not had much of a problem with it before. I have lived with it for years. This week I broke down and cried and railed at God in fear of my future.
Sometime between that experience and the following day as I poured out my heart to Him I found a new peace within me. And I heard Him say, βItβs going to be okay. No matter what happens from here, I promise you, it will be okay.β
Hearing my Lord say that was like a balm in Gilead to me. My heart has felt so much lighter since then. Do you need Godβs reassurance in you? Go to Him. Plead your case. He can handle your anger and your emotions. Then sit quietly and let Him lead you to a place of comfort and peace knowing it will be okay.
Friends can listen and comfort the best they know how. But oh how good it is when we find that Someone who knows exactly what we are going through and can bring us peace.
SWEET LULLABY
Because somewhere in the night
You sang me a sweet lullaby
whispering no matter what happens from here
itβs all going to be to be all right.
Cradling me in Your arms
holding me in strong love
my ragged breath turns deep sighs
head resting against pillowed chest of Christ.
Emotions, dreams, thoughts, desires,
emotions of longing only require
nestling into Your embrace
crashing with You into the waves
of steady, drum beats of heart
the one who loved me from the start.
Walking in the morning light
burdens of hurt, fear, despair
somewhere in the darkness disappeared
soft tears flow from streams of living water
sung to me somewhere in the night
refreshing, reassuring,
itβs going to be all right.
~Marcell Warner Bridges
Β©26 July 2016
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A couple of days later, I read Ann Voskampβs blog post on the same thing, affirming what I knew God was telling me. You can read that post here.
I will be praying for each of you this week that you will know deep within your hearts that no matter what happens, it will be okay.
Marcie
*Bottom picture Bridgescreaions, 2016
Thank you! This is beautiful.
Nancy you fill me with joy. Thank you for visiting and I pray God will instill His peace into your heart. Blessings, Marcie π
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing about your daughter. That made my heart smile π
Beckie, it is always wonderful to me when my daughters feel they can come and share with me whatever is on their minds and hearts. I am so glad this made you smile too. ~Marcie π
Such a wonderful, heartfelt reflection, Marcie! Yes, we all need our Lord, the One who understands our every emotion, need, and loves us beyond any doubt.
I have subscribed to your blog. Would love you to visit mine at http://marthaorlando.blogspot.com.
Blessings!
I am always so grateful for God's faithfulness to us every day and how He cares for us through all of our troubles. Thank you for visiting and following Martha. I appreciate it. ~Marcie π