Today's post is one of my most personal experiences and I believe if you really internalize what I am about to say, you will be able to see how God truly lifted me when I almost drowned.
As you all know, I held a professional position that left me completely drained at the end of almost every day. For many years, I endured so much it was unbelievable. But because God was is so gracious and loving to me, He finally released me from all of the heartache and pain.
During this time, I was crying for help. For whatever reason, those in positions to help me, chose not to. However, when God finally removed me, those who could and didn't had the audacity to ask me to come back for me. Me, being who I am, I smiled and said, "thanks but I'm good!"
This for me was a life threatening situation; and yes, I mean it literally. I had grown sick and tired of being sick and tired. I felt as though I was in the middle of the ocean, with tears in my eyes and my hand extended; but they chose to watch me suffer. As I am writing this post today, I am reminded of God's word in Psalm 30:5, "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
Further, I thought about James 1:2-3, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
I know you probably don't understand your situation right now, and I get that. But always be reminded of what He tells us in Isaiah 55:8-9, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts."
All I want to say today is when you find yourself sinking and needing lifting read Psalm 30 and step in and stay in the presence of the Lord; and I know with 100% certainty, He won't let you drown. Be encouraged!
As you all know, I held a professional position that left me completely drained at the end of almost every day. For many years, I endured so much it was unbelievable. But because God was is so gracious and loving to me, He finally released me from all of the heartache and pain.
During this time, I was crying for help. For whatever reason, those in positions to help me, chose not to. However, when God finally removed me, those who could and didn't had the audacity to ask me to come back for me. Me, being who I am, I smiled and said, "thanks but I'm good!"
This for me was a life threatening situation; and yes, I mean it literally. I had grown sick and tired of being sick and tired. I felt as though I was in the middle of the ocean, with tears in my eyes and my hand extended; but they chose to watch me suffer. As I am writing this post today, I am reminded of God's word in Psalm 30:5, "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
Further, I thought about James 1:2-3, "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
I know you probably don't understand your situation right now, and I get that. But always be reminded of what He tells us in Isaiah 55:8-9, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts."
All I want to say today is when you find yourself sinking and needing lifting read Psalm 30 and step in and stay in the presence of the Lord; and I know with 100% certainty, He won't let you drown. Be encouraged!
I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up,
and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave:
thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his,
and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life:
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
7 Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong:
thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit?
Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
10 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me:
Lord, be thou my helper.
11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing:
thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave:
thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his,
and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life:
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
7 Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong:
thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit?
Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
10 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me:
Lord, be thou my helper.
11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing:
thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.